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S297 XET

1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,223 mi
Last recorded163,223 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD102,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 XET
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 163,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2016 157,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 150,982 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 150,982 miles

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 145,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 141,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 136,723 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 136,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 121,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 112,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 99,042 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 99,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,233 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 93,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,789 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s headlight has stone chip on lens not affecting beam pattern

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,497 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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S297 XET is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S297 XET, 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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S297 XET is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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