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S749 VWE

1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,235 mi
Last recorded57,235 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 VWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,235 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake hose twisted

sill covers fitted

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake hose twisted

sill covers fitted

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

surface cracks to n/s/f tyre sidewalls - cords not showing

Pass 24 May 2011 40,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface cracks to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 28,800 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2008 19,542 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 19,542 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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S749 VWE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S749 VWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S749 VWE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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