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S553 AWP

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,447 mi
Last recorded96,447 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 AWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 96,447 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,143 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Feb 2015 88,393 miles

offside front caliper is slightly damaged but not considered dangerous

Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing low outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,559 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs wearing on inner braking surface

Fail 25 Jan 2012 77,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs wearing on inner braking surface

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,010 miles

Front number plate has water damage

Rear brake pads low

back box corroded

battery insecure

both rear link arms worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 72,905 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate has water damage

Rear brake pads low

back box corroded

battery insecure

both rear link arms worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 652,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,148 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 60,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,157 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre slight cut outer wall

Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,653 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 49,653 miles

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

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 25 Jan 2006 43,019 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 42,936 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Slight uneven wear on inner surface of O/S/F disc

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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S553 AWP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S553 AWP, 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 S553 AWP registered?

S553 AWP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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