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S261 AKP

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,370 mi
Last recorded90,370 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 AKP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 90,370 miles

Nearside Rear rear arch is corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rear spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,982 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Quarter panel has corrosion!!

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear slight play!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 89,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear quarter panel has corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2021 89,527 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear quarter panel has corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,725 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 86,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 82,694 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 78,272 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 78,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2016 73,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,356 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,285 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,285 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,443 miles

N/S/F brake is binding slightly.

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,763 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 48,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 46,090 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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S261 AKP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S261 AKP, 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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S261 AKP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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