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J555 MXW

1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,486 mi
Last recorded115,486 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 MXW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,486 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 115,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Fail 9 Apr 2021 115,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,193 miles

Both front brake hoses insecure

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 16 Mar 2020 115,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front brake hoses insecure

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,227 miles

Underbody and brake pipes undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2017 113,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 111,031 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low.

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 100,464 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 100,464 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,450 miles

Bolt missing from front exhaust mounting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side outer cv boot is perished

Fail 31 Jan 2011 97,450 miles

Bolt missing from front exhaust mounting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side outer cv boot is perished

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,098 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,400 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 65,285 miles

New engine just fitted by customer. Advise re torqueing of all disturbed mounts etc after 1500 miles.

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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J555 MXW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J555 MXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J555 MXW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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