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S70 SUB

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,804 mi
Last recorded121,804 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 121,804 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mid exhaust blowing

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Park brake has travel

Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,792 miles

Nearside Sill corroded and weak

Fail 2 Nov 2018 117,790 miles

Emissions not tested No cat fitted at time of test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Sill panel corroded and weak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,022 miles

Front floors area coroded and weak

Nearside sill corroded and weak

all four tyres perrished and cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat connection stork loose on seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside sill panel coroded and getting weak

all tyres perished and cracking on side walls

chip in screen

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 115,029 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,909 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 110,693 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 102,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs slightly corroded on edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,736 miles

all tyres showing signs of small cracks

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,468 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 92,181 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 88,569 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 83,398 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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S70 SUB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S70 SUB, 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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S70 SUB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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