1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · N318 DCC
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 142,203 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N318 DCC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2022
- 142,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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N318 DCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (N318 DCC) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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