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S285 REL

1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,650 mi
Last recorded72,650 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD102,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 REL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 72,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut inner wing mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small tears excessivly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small tears excessive perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small tears excesively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers under trays fitted

wiper linkage worn but works

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,456 miles

tail box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing to strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front both (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,494 miles

engine covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,053 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 62,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,669 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,533 miles

side sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,900 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,823 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,274 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,256 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,504 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,910 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,541 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,279 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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S285 REL is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S285 REL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S285 REL is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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