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P300 CWJ

1999 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

139,374 mi
Last recorded139,374 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 CWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 139,374 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 137,689 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight play detected in lower bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 136,664 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,379 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 135,379 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 134,504 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 134,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 132,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 13 Sep 2014 132,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 7 Sep 2013 130,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 130,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,560 miles

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

plastic covers on both sills

Fail 1 Aug 2012 110,587 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic covers on both sills

Fail 25 Aug 2011 106,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 5 Aug 2010 102,715 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Aug 2010 102,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,831 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wishbone arms slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2009 96,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wishbone arms slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,508 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 81,617 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 81,599 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,353 miles

Nearside Rear 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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P300 CWJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P300 CWJ, 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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P300 CWJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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