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S516 BJO

1999 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

147,154 mi
Last recorded147,154 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 BJO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 147,154 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

front undertray not secure

rear chassis getting rusty

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers being fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 144,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet catch stiff - lubed at time of test

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 143,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bonnet catch stiff - lubed at time of test

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 140,716 miles

all anti-roll bar drop links have play in fixing bushes

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 140,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all anti-roll bar drop links have play in fixing bushes

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 136,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

presenter advised center brake light has been disconnected

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 136,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 132,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 132,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 127,473 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 127,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 118,466 miles

both rear and nearside front anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

eyelevel brake lamp disconected

offside front brake disk heavily corroded on inner braking face

Fail 9 Feb 2011 118,450 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear and nearside front anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

off side rear shock absorber casing heavily corroded

offside front brake disk heavily corroded on inner braking face

Pass 3 Feb 2010 109,294 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 102,219 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 102,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 93,364 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 93,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 76,663 miles

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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S516 BJO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S516 BJO, 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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S516 BJO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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