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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low to mid range braking lower than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front exhaust to down pipe joint corroded and weak advise repair
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adj to front suspension arm mounting deep surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
front jacking point areas have some corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing { rear roll bar mount] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Corrosion to inner sills
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle
Corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail
Corrosion to rear beam
Corrosion to rear suspension arms
Corrosion to shock bodies
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail
Corrosion to rear subframe
Corrosion to rear suspension arms
Corrosion to shock bodies
Parking brake poor performance
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle
Corrosion to all shock bodies and spring cups.
Corrosion to rear subframe
Corrosion to steel brake piopes
Corrosion to suspension arms
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak rear diff
Parking brake poor performance
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle.
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm rear mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to all shock bodies and spring cups.
Corrosion to rear subframe
Corrosion to steel brake piopes
Corrosion to suspension arms
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak rear diff
Parking brake poor performance
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near front arms rear bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near front arms rear bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion to suspension arms rear
corrosion to front chassis rails
corrosion to inner sills
corrosion to rear subframe
plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle
rear brake discs poor condition
rear roll bar badly corrorded
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Sound deadening material insecure Bonnet sound deadening hanging down. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to suspension arms rear
corrosion to front chassis rails
corrosion to inner sills
corrosion to rear subframe
plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle
rear brake discs poor condition
rear roll bar badly corrorded
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear surface rust to subframe
fog lamp slightly miscoloured
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surafce rust to front crossmember
surface rust to rear subframe
surface rust to rear wheel arches
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surafce rust to front crossmember
surface rust to rear subframe
surface rust to rear wheel arches
rear weel arch rusty
surface rust to front crossmember
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
rear weel arch rusty
surface rust to front crossmember
both outer sills has plastic covers on
both rear coil sprigs corroded
some corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
both outer sills has plastic covers on
both rear coil sprigs corroded
some corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle presenter demonstrated that the vehicle has had a replacement engine fitted that was manufactured prior to 1992. The vehicle therefore does not qualify for a full CAT Test.
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Bonnet does not close correctly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle presenter demonstrated that the vehicle has had a replacement engine fitted that was manufactured prior to 1992. The vehicle therefore does not qualify for a full CAT Test.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front cross member heavily corroded
vehicle presenter has provided satisfactory ducumentaion showing that a pre 08/1992 engine has been fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front cross member heavily corroded
vehicle presenter has provided satisfactory ducumentaion showing that a pre 08/1992 engine has been fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
vehicle presenter has provided proof stating vehicle has been fitted with a replacement 1991 year engine
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
vehicle presenter has provided proof stating vehicle has been fitted with a replacement 1991 year engine
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)
both front & n/s/r tyre on 2mm , o/s/r tyre on 3mm
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S685 ORU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 S685 ORU, 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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S685 ORU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1999.
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