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S542 JGC

1999 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,435 mi
Last recorded109,435 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 JGC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 109,435 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,935 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 10 Aug 2013 89,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres close to limit

Nail in NSR Tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,912 miles

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

o/s/f washers need looking at soon

Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 70,821 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 65,151 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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S542 JGC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S542 JGC, 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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What year was S542 JGC registered?

S542 JGC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S542 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 JGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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