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P78 LTF

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

314,320 mi
Last recorded314,320 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 LTF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 314,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 304,441 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 293,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 281,632 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 270,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s cv joint boot twisted.

renew faded o/s/r fog light bulb.

some fluid at steering rack pinion,difficult to source.

some light damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 254,868 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 254,868 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 243,972 miles

check wear tolerance o/s/f brake disc.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 231,652 miles

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

both front tyres poor.

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 212,826 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 212,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 193,187 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 192,551 miles

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

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

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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P78 LTF is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P78 LTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P78 LTF registered?

P78 LTF is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is P78 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P78 LTF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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