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S659 LRM

1999 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,868 mi
Last recorded158,868 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 LRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 158,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 158,863 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2011 158,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 148,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 139,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 134,553 miles

Advise, front wheel bearings not tested due to transmission.

Advise, slight free play in nearside steering arm.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 125,735 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 125,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2006 116,587 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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S659 LRM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S659 LRM, 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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S659 LRM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 February 1999.

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