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N239 DRW

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,633 mi
Last recorded136,633 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 DRW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 136,633 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 128,105 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 127,985 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,327 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side and offside body sill have covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 121,327 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side and offside body sill have covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,870 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 110,870 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,460 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,018 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 89,504 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 89,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 88,830 miles

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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N239 DRW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N239 DRW, 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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N239 DRW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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