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S793 NRH

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,238 mi
Last recorded89,238 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 NRH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,238 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 86,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,628 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

unable to check all underside brake pipes correctly due to heavy build up of paint

Fail 14 Sep 2011 83,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal anti slip worn

unable to check all underside brake pipes correctly due to heavy build up of paint

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,458 miles

Due to the vehicle being excessively painted underneath, full inspection of brake pipes, break hoses, chassis etc., has been very difficult to examine.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 81,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle is heavily undersealed. unable to make a full and proper inspection.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 77,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 72,923 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake hoses and pipes coated in underseal

vin plate corner broken

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,923 miles

Oil leak

all brake hoses and pipes coated in underseal

vin plate corner broken

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,778 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,720 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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S793 NRH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S793 NRH, 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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S793 NRH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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