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L526 RHE

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,051 mi
Last recorded218,051 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 RHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 218,051 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 218,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 211,245 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

removable steering wheel mounting slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2008 200,819 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 190,824 miles

nearside rear inner c.v. boot split

Fail 16 Nov 2007 190,799 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 not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear inner c.v. boot split

Pass 21 Nov 2006 179,708 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 179,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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L526 RHE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 L526 RHE, 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 L526 RHE registered?

L526 RHE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is L526 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 RHE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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