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S12 ORK

1999 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,531 mi
Last recorded138,531 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 ORK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 138,531 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 138,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 138,347 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 138,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 137,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion under vehicle to components such as steering & suspension

exhaust corroding

fuel cap door not shutting

oil leak from diff

Fail 25 Nov 2020 137,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion under vehicle to components such as steering & suspension

exhaust corroding

fuel cap door not shutting

oil leak from diff

Pass 9 Nov 2019 136,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2018 135,866 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2018 135,726 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 135,439 miles

both sills heavily corroded (front and rear both sides )

o/s/f tyre heavily perished

o/s/f tyre tread has damage also perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 134,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 134,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 134,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 133,312 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 132,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,265 miles

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside including vehicle body, drivetrain, suspension and steering components.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some underbody component's slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2012 131,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 128,960 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 125,241 miles

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)

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Feb 2009 114,643 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 105,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 97,143 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,875 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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S12 ORK is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S12 ORK, 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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S12 ORK is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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