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N544 NBV

1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,276 mi
Last recorded146,276 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 NBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 146,276 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

front discs surface rust

slight corrosion n/s/f/ inner wing (under bonnet)

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 28 Jun 2010 141,511 miles

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 141,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 139,101 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 134,248 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish & crack

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

General weakening evident in all shock absorbers

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Reverse light in-op - requires switch

Slight play in front track rods

Pass 20 Jun 2008 134,248 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish & crack

General weakening evident in all shock absorbers

Reverse light in-op - requires switch

Slight play in front track rods

Pass 28 Jun 2007 129,168 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 124,886 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 124,741 miles

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

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

n/s/f/inner c.v boot cracking

slight play on n/s of steering rack

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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N544 NBV is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,157 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N544 NBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N544 NBV registered?

N544 NBV is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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