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S481 SEL

1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD86,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 SEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 2000 AWD
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 100,038 miles

Both front brake discs corroded. Steering rack in poor condition. Slight oil leak from o/s cam cover.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 99,951 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs inner edges rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,830 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 90,799 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 84,210 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 77,173 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?

Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,352
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 188
Registration plate lamp not working 154
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 96
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 81
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S481 SEL is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,369 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S481 SEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S481 SEL registered?

S481 SEL is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S481 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 SEL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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