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T117 AHY

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,340 mi
Last recorded137,340 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 AHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,340 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 134,239 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 126,185 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 126,185 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc`s pitted and corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 99,085 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 99,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,720 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine bay metal fuel pipes corroded

front and rear brake hose ferrels starting to rust

off side front brake back plate corroded

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2010 92,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine bay metal fuel pipes corroded

front and rear brake hose ferrels starting to rust

off side front brake back plate corroded

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2009 90,013 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note;- both front disc, backplates corroded.

Note;- nearside corner of rear bumper loose.

Note;- washer bottle & radiator cowl loose.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,013 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Note;- both front disc, backplates corroded.

Note;- nearside corner of rear bumper loose.

Note;- washer bottle & radiator cowl loose.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,102 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 87,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 81,058 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 81,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 74,688 miles

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

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

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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T117 AHY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T117 AHY, 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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T117 AHY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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