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1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · N862 CVP

N862 CVP

1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 118,716 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/04/2015
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Odometer
118,716 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/04/2015
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1990cc

N862 CVP Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2014
  • 118,716 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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N862 CVP Odometer History

  1. 07/06/200691,663 mi
  2. 07/06/200691,663 mi
  3. 02/07/200799,512 mi+7,849 mi
  4. 03/07/200799,516 mi+4 mi
  5. 10/06/2008102,408 mi+2,892 mi
  6. 29/04/2009108,793 mi+6,385 mi
  7. 10/07/2009109,450 mi+657 mi
  8. 21/07/2009109,450 mi
  9. 07/08/2010112,996 mi+3,546 mi
  10. 16/08/2010112,998 mi+2 mi
  11. 17/08/2011115,783 mi+2,785 mi
  12. 14/08/2012118,073 km
  13. 07/04/2014118,716 km+643 km

Average of roughly 3,454 km per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

N862 CVP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 20:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (N862 CVP) between June 2006 and April 2014.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.

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