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N972 LGS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

235,949 mi
Last recorded235,949 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 LGS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 235,949 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 272,004 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 227,002 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 220,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 209,254 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 209,253 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 192,340 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 181,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2008 181,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 168,699 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 153,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 153,849 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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N972 LGS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N972 LGS, 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 N972 LGS registered?

N972 LGS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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