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L52 APH

1999 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 APH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 198,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 197,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 197,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2011 186,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 174,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 167,799 miles

Battery insecure

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine running poor

exhaust knocking on rear subframe

o/s front cv boot insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2009 167,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust knocking on rear subframe

o/s front inner cv boot insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2008 163,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front No plate,non-standard, plus rear deteriorating

o/s front tyre chop on wall

Fail 26 Aug 2008 163,300 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt requires extra pressure to lock in

engine oil level,excessively high

front No plate,non-standard, plus rear deteriorating

o/s front tyre chop on wall

Pass 11 Jun 2007 158,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 147,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 147,455 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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L52 APH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L52 APH, 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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L52 APH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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