1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · E3 WRX
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 143,698 km. MOT valid until 27/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 143,698 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1990cc
E3 WRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 143,698 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E3 WRX Odometer History
- 02/05/2023136,973 km
- 07/06/2024139,555 km+2,582 km
- 29/06/2024139,621 km+66 km
- 21/07/2025142,412 km+2,791 km
- 29/04/2026143,698 km+1,286 km
Average of roughly 2,248 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E3 WRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (E3 WRX) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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