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S268 FEU

1999 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,363 mi
Last recorded176,363 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 FEU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 176,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody general corrossio

Pass 3 Nov 2015 175,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play os (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 175,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play os (2.5.A.3c)

registration plate insecure rear (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 170,911 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 170,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 163,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 156,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 152,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear seat belt is lazy

Fail 30 Dec 2010 152,595 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear seat belt is lazy

Pass 14 Sep 2009 135,975 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 135,975 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 123,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 116,199 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 116,078 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2006 112,789 miles

advise discs

advise exhaust

advise screen

advise suspension bushs

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2006 112,789 miles

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

advise disc's

advise exhaust

advise sreen

advise suspension bushs

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

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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S268 FEU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S268 FEU, 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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S268 FEU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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