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T118 LWX

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,501 mi
Last recorded109,501 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 LWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,501 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 16 Jun 2011 109,474 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,129 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 101,129 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW/

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING OFF ON INSIDE EDGE/CLOSE TO LIMITS

NEARSIDE SIDE LIGHT OUTPUT LOW.

NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,773 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 96,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 92,364 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 92,364 miles

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

SLIGHT NOISE NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,162 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 86,162 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 77,174 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 77,174 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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T118 LWX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T118 LWX, 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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T118 LWX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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