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T198 TSC

1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,730 mi
Last recorded139,730 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD102,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 TSC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 139,730 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 127,863 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,209 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Sep 2013 122,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,098 miles

General corrosion developing rear chassis section within prescribed areas becomming advanced in places

bonnet catch partially seized, recommend repair

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushed deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both front inner cv gaiters slightly weaping grease

exhaust rear section deteriorated. Also has a slight gas leak

nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak but still has adequate damping effect

rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 17 Sep 2012 116,078 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion developing rear chassis section within prescribed areas becomming advanced in places

bonnet catch partially seized, recommend repair

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushed deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both front inner cv gaiters slightly weaping grease

exhaust rear section deteriorated. Also has a slight gas leak

nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak but still has adequate damping effect

rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,544 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 109,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

(advise) n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split leaking grease

Pass 25 Sep 2010 104,183 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust showing deteriation at front joint- close to limit

Fail 21 Sep 2010 104,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,157 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,198 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 78,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 72,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,885 miles

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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T198 TSC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T198 TSC, 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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T198 TSC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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