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L252 LBE

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 LBE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 144,204 miles

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2016 144,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2015 139,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 138,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 136,378 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 132,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 132,100 miles

All four brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 132,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All four brake discs in poor condition.

Corrosion started in O/S/Rear wheel arch area.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 130,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 127,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 121,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 117,433 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 117,432 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 108,724 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 108,724 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

excessive travel at handbrake

offside front spot light lense broken

offside rear tyre badly splitting

slight play in rear drop link bushes

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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L252 LBE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L252 LBE, 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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L252 LBE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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