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M985 JEC

1999 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,543 mi
Last recorded128,543 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 JEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 128,543 miles

oil leak

sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 128,706 miles

both rer tyres close to legal limit

exhaust corroded

fog light switch not working

front brake pads wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

middle and back piece exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

nearside front coil sprin corroded

offside coil spring corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Jul 2009 128,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rer tyres close to legal limit

exhaust corroded

fog light switch not working

front brake pads wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

middle and back piece exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

nearside front coil sprin corroded

offside coil spring corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 May 2007 12,759 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 12,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 117,298 miles

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)

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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M985 JEC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M985 JEC, 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 M985 JEC registered?

M985 JEC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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