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S646 WYC

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,626 mi
Last recorded141,626 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 WYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 141,626 miles

brakes noisy/squeaky

number plate lenses missing

sill covers fitted

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 141,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

brakes noisy/squeaky

number plate lenses missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2012 139,195 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2012 139,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2011 135,295 miles

Brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot split

Screen washers poor

Fail 5 Apr 2011 135,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

N/S inner C/V boot split

N/S screen washer slightly poor

Pass 19 Feb 2010 126,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 113,109 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 113,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 96,198 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 96,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r strutt leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 67,173 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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S646 WYC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S646 WYC, 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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S646 WYC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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