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N549 CVC

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,539 mi
Last recorded132,539 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 CVC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,539 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 131,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 138,998 miles

both sill assys slightly corroded rear prop bushes worn

Fail 17 Mar 2015 138,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both sill assys slightly corroded rear prop bushes worn

Fail 11 Mar 2015 138,368 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear inner sills bent and slighty corroded

rear prop arm bushs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 129,844 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 129,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 120,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,928 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,737 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 105,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,296 miles

Centre Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 98,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 90,840 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,799 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 90,799 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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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N549 CVC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N549 CVC, 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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N549 CVC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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