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S56 APJ

1999 Subaru Impreza Gl

Black Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Gl75,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 APJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,394 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Underbody Surface Corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,612 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

manual gear box has slight leak

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,083 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 62,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,069 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,864 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 59,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,456 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

just passed catalyst test on fast idle

Fail 2 Feb 2012 59,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 59,433 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

brace across rear floor both bushes weak

brake pipe coming from inside the rear floor corroded

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,506
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 73
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 54
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S56 APJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Gl in Black with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 75,368 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 Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S56 APJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S56 APJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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