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S699 OFT

1999 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,448 mi
Last recorded174,448 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 OFT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 174,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 174,448 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 148,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front sill slightly corroded outwith prescribed area

brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn

slight wear on front wiper linkages

Fail 6 May 2014 148,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front sill slightly corroded outwith prescribed area

brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn

slight wear on front wiper linkages

Fail 9 May 2013 128,956 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 128,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 115,162 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 115,162 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 100,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 85,716 miles

rear brake pipes coated in grease,can not fully check

Pass 18 Oct 2007 78,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,670 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,801 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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S699 OFT is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S699 OFT, 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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What year was S699 OFT registered?

S699 OFT is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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