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L168 SUG

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 SUG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,112 miles

evedence of some weld repair to both front outriggers,offside sill

Fail 16 Jul 2011 73,109 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

evedence of some weld repair to both front outriggers,offside sill

Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 159,045 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 159,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 158,161 miles

exhaust noisy.

unable to check brakes on rolling road due to 4x4.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 153,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 145,557 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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L168 SUG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L168 SUG, 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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What year was L168 SUG registered?

L168 SUG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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