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E4 BWS

1999 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,357 mi
Last recorded97,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 BWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,357 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 97,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,884 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,563 miles

offside headlight pattern abit vague

offside rear brakehose not attached to leg

Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlight pattern abit vague

offside rear brakehose not attached to leg

Pass 18 Dec 2009 83,100 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 82,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 72,604 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,726 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 56,726 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,309 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 39,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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E4 BWS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E4 BWS, 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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E4 BWS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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