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M985 TDB

1999 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

246,934 mi
Last recorded246,934 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 TDB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 246,934 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 242,333 miles

slight corrosion N/S/R

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2021 237,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 232,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 227,760 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 223,087 miles

slight corrosion to rear backing cills and os wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2016 216,652 miles

ns o s cills have surface corrsion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 209,529 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 202,916 miles

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear ns os brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 195,088 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front os flexi hose secured by plastic tie advise to replace

ns os cills have covering plastic obscuring view and inspection

os rear arch corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 194,467 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 25 Jan 2011 193,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs heavily pitted and corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 188,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 188,639 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 186,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 179,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 169,288 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 169,269 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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M985 TDB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M985 TDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M985 TDB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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