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A16 XVN

1999 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XVN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 126,095 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 126,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 120,531 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 114,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 109,027 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2010 104,834 miles

as VT30 612941420162 issued 01/05/2010

Fail 1 May 2010 104,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 102,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

rear brake discs in poor condtion

Fail 22 Apr 2009 102,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

rear brake discs in poor condtion

Pass 6 May 2008 96,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 88,091 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

rear anti roll bar corroded

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 3 May 2006 81,197 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 81,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust box corrode

unable to see rear inner brake pads

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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A16 XVN is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,555 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 XVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 XVN registered?

A16 XVN is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is A16 XVN safe to buy?

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