£6,000 - £7,000
1996 SUBARU
United Kingdom • 5 Feb 2026 • Lot 532
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1996 Subaru Impreza Gravel Express, one of reportedly only 9 in the UK. It has some cosmetic issues like sun fade and bubbling arches but benefits from recent refurbishment and replaced parts.
Condition
5
Sun fade, bubbling, windscreen crack.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
122,000 miles
N879 BRC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Make: SUBARU Registration: N879 BRCEngine Size (cc): 2000Year of Manufacture: 1996Date First Registered: 19/07/2006MOT Expiry Date: 02/06/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes MOT certificates, previous V5, tax disc and various invoices.
The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a Subaru Impreza Gravel Express.
Please confirm upon your own inspection.
The vendor has provided the following:
This is a genuine and rare GF8 GEX model classic Impreza turbo sport wagon
The GEX was a Japanese market model, around 440 were produced, some made their way to Australia and New Zealand, and a very few to the UK
It's reckoned there are no more than 9 in the UK
The GEX has a bull bar at the front, a wheel carrier at the back, and side and "side steps", along with distinctive Gravel Express graphics
The car is on adjustable coil-overs, but I also have the original suspension
The...
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£630
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£10,783
Median Price (Since 2020)
£286,384
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
120,101 miles
Registration Date
2006-07-19
MOT History
Passed
On May 17 2025 with 120,101 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 13 2025 with 119,980 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Minor:
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 17 2024 with 119,164 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jun 03 2023 with 117,927 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 16 2023 with 117,867 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 16 2023 with 117,867 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 06 2022 with 115,868 kilometers
Failed
On Apr 08 2022 with 115,204 kilometers
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor:
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 30 2021 with 112,803 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive corner of radaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 23 2019 with 99,715 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed
On May 23 2019 with 99,715 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Passed
On May 24 2018 with 94,676 miles
Passed
On May 20 2017 with 93,556 miles
Passed
On May 16 2016 with 90,479 miles
Passed
On May 23 2015 with 85,786 miles
Passed
On May 01 2014 with 83,178 miles
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