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Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake flexi secured with cable tie
Nearside Rear outer sill - floor distorted
Offside Front Brake flexi secured with cable tie
Offside Rear Brake flexi secured with cable tie
Offside Rear outer sill - floor distorted
Offside Rear poor welding repair
outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake flexi secured with cable tie
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear outer sill - floor distorted
Offside Front Brake flexi secured with cable tie
Offside Rear Brake flexi secured with cable tie
Offside Rear outer sill - floor distorted
Offside Rear poor welding repair
outer sill covers fitted
Emissions not tested Vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both front side light lamp insecure
Front Bumper incorrectly fitted but secure
Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured cooling fan wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose insecure
Nearside Rear outer sill - floor distorted
Offside Front Brake hose insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose secured with cable tie
Offside Rear outer sill - floor distorted
Passenger air bag present no drivers air bag or MIL cannot determine if fitted as standard
Tapley meter brake test carried out due to four wheel drive
outer sill covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust heat shield loose
sill covers fitted, unable to check sills
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive .6% (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp missing mainbeam (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner arch/sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp missing mainbeam (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle/diff mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Wheel nut(s) missing one missing off all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)
registration plate insecure pushed behind dash, obscuring letters (6.3.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust heat shield loose
sill covers fitted, unable to check sills
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front registration plate tucked into dash behind screen but still readable
sillm covers fitted so unable to test sill correctly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front registration plate tucked into dash behind screen but still readable
sillm covers fitted so unable to test sill correctly
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
all weldings heavily sealent
front to rear exhuast system corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front to rear exhuast system corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach tyre stucture
windscreen tinting strip fitted to upper part of windscreen
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
o/s rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach tyre stucture
windscreen tinting strip fitted to upper part of windscreen
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
nearside steering rack end worn slightly
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside steering rack end worn slightly
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill trims fitted, partial examination only
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust slight deterioration
slight wear on suspension bushes
front disc pads wearing slightly low
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K88 OST is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 K88 OST, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K88 OST is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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