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S228 FWU

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,601 mi
Last recorded125,601 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 FWU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,601 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 125,598 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 124,992 miles

1.check engine light on 2.slight bind on o/s front brake 3.surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipe 4.exhaust joints corroded 5.oil leaks

6.surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipe 7.rear section front to rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2013 121,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 121,280 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 112,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 104,870 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 89,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

petrol pipe under bonnet perished

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,087 miles

petrol pipe under bonnet perished

Pass 5 May 2009 85,767 miles

cooling fins on radiator detirated

rear diff damp

Pass 2 May 2008 84,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroding in places

power steering belt getting worn

Fail 2 May 2008 84,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroding in places

power steering belt getting worn

Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,803 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chip on screen

surface rust in places on brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,621 miles

High level brake light 20% inoperative

Fail 14 Aug 2006 76,621 miles

High level brake light 20% inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S228 FWU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S228 FWU, 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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S228 FWU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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