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J951 HCB

1999 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ951 HCB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

bolts missing from engine mountings

Fail 20 Jan 2012 70,130 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

bolts missing from engine mountings

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,130 miles

Oil leak

centre mirror missing

Fail 8 Oct 2010 70,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

centre mirror missing

Fail 23 Aug 2010 70,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,412 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 70,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2008 70,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 162,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 162,952 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 157,840 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 157,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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J951 HCB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J951 HCB, 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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J951 HCB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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