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J888 ASY

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,539 mi
Last recorded143,539 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 ASY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 143,539 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,627 miles

nearside rear tyre worn lose to legal limit

offside front outer sill holed outwith any prescribed areas

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Fail 3 Nov 2017 141,584 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded small hole on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre worn lose to legal limit

offside front outer sill holed outwith any prescribed areas

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Pass 15 Oct 2016 137,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 132,032 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 127,316 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 115,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 105,874 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

smell of fuel under bonnet at offside but no visible leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,923 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 98,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car does not have a cat fitted and radiator is leaking coolant

Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,992 miles

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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J888 ASY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J888 ASY, 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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J888 ASY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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