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S20 ARU

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,518 mi
Last recorded146,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 ARU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 146,518 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brakes uprated

all flexy hoses have been chabged for goodridge hoses routing and mounting poor

all suspension uprated

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion to sills

front tyres worn on edges

no compression or rebound in schock absorbers

no genuine exhaust fitted

rear coil springs beginning to rot

sill covers fitted unable to see complete sills

some lift in front suspension

Pass 29 Jun 2012 141,175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 137,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 128,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2010 128,165 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,489 miles

Slight leak on rear diff pinion seal

Pass 28 May 2008 122,147 miles

engine fitted with a1992 engine customer presented prove when car came in for test

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Pass 30 May 2007 115,933 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2007 115,933 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2006 110,323 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 110,323 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S20 ARU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S20 ARU, 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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What year was S20 ARU registered?

S20 ARU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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