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S426 JPS

1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,947 mi
Last recorded93,947 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD102,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 JPS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,502 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

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

front brake discs worn

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2010 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

N/S/F tyre perished

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

front brake discs worn

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2010 85,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both sides rear axle support bracket outer mounting brackets excessively corroded

general underbody getting very rusty

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 15 Dec 2008 79,228 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear axle foremost mounting brackets getting rusty

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

various suspension arms getting rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,207 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear of floor pan slightly corroded

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2007 68,207 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear of floor pan slightly corroded

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 49,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

heat shield above exhaust middle section insecure

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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S426 JPS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S426 JPS, 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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S426 JPS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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