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S668 MCW

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,162 mi
Last recorded166,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 MCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 166,162 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded floor to nsr brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded floor to osr brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top off strutt (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn inner (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn inner (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of strutt (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating center (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

check engine lamp displayed

Pass 30 Jun 2014 160,263 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

PAS pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 160,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

PAS pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 152,804 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension mountings showing corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2011 148,043 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

o/s/front disc pitted

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 148,043 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

o/s/front disc pitted

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 144,475 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 144,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 135,672 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 135,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 127,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 127,285 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 118,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 109,221 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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S668 MCW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S668 MCW, 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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S668 MCW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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