1996 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0L Petrol · N413 SVY
1996 Subaru Impreza WRX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 103,905 km. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2012.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Odometer
- 103,905 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N413 SVY Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2011
- 103,905 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N413 SVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx (N413 SVY) between April 2009 and April 2011.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
N413 SVY Odometer History
- 09/04/200994,820 km
- 13/04/201096,517 mi
- 15/04/201096,537 mi+20 mi
- 16/04/201096,540 mi+3 mi
- 14/04/2011103,905 km
- 14/04/2011103,905 km
Average of roughly 4,515 km per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza WRX / STI Mk2 (GD/GG)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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