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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear hubs corroded at suspension arm outer fixings
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear shock absorber casings corroded both sides
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plates at rear calipers corroded both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Both rear hubs corroded at suspension arm outer fixings
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear shock absorber casings corroded both sides
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plates at rear calipers corroded both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded body to union & flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s rear tyre wearing on edges
o/s front tyre wearing inner edge
o/s rear tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
n/s rear tyre wearing on edges
o/s front tyre wearing inner edge
o/s rear tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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OY04 NLJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 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 OY04 NLJ, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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OY04 NLJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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