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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVELY HIGH CO LEVEL DURING 2ND FAST IDLE TEST, OVERHEAT CONCERN TEST STOPPED (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill , slightly dented and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f fog/spot light not working
sill covers fitted, limiting view
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels, slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()
Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member, and slightly corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()
Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member, and slightly corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) gettting bad ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front crossmember damaged
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front crossmember damaged
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside slight play in inner rack joint
front tyres perished
Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose banjo sealing washer (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside slight play in inner rack joint
front tyres perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front indicator lense broken but emits amber light
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front indicator lense broken but emits amber light
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise check steering track and tyre pressures
advise haqndbrake travel
all brake discs, surface corrosion
offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
only just passed exhaust emissions, advise
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R499 LWK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 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 R499 LWK, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R499 LWK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 November 1997.
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