1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · N52 ENF
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 114,087 km. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 114,087 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N52 ENF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 114,087 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N52 ENF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (N52 ENF) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
N52 ENF Odometer History
- 08/01/2024133,560 km
- 11/02/2025137,640 km+4,080 km
- 02/06/2026114,087 km-23,553 km
Average of roughly -8,120 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- MAF Sensor Failure (Turbo Models)Serious
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