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S215 APJ

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,194 mi
Last recorded124,194 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 APJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,194 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle.

offside front brake backing plate corroded.

sill covers fitted.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 124,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle.

offside front brake backing plate corroded.

sill covers fitted.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,700 miles

general under body corrosion

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 18 Oct 2016 117,642 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

general under body corrosion

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,087 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to exhaust system

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2015 110,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to exhaust system

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear exhaust corroded & in poor condition

nearside front side lamp been repaired

sill covers fitted

suspension componets corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust rusty and poor

rear exhaust rusty and poor

under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,972 miles

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

genaral u/body corrosion

n/s/f lens cracked

rear silencer in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,764 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

sill covers

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,190 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear box rusty and poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,001 miles

front discs rusty

sill covers fitted

surface rust on front and rear exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,015 miles

front pads starting to wear low

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,489 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,858 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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S215 APJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S215 APJ, 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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S215 APJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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