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T131 TEY

1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

111,057 mi
Last recorded111,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD102,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 TEY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,057 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 111,056 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,044 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ENGINE VERY NOISY AND RATTLING,

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 105,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 105,752 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 97,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 97,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 89,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front sidelamp & headlamp lenses damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2007 89,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front sidelamp & headlamp lenses damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,153 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 78,153 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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T131 TEY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,556 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T131 TEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T131 TEY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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