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T454 OWA

1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,304 mi
Last recorded126,304 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD102,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 OWA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 126,304 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 126,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2012 118,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 112,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 104,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,645 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 85,451 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded & blowing (temporary repair).

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 85,451 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded & blowing (temporary repair).

Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 67,337 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 67,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T454 OWA is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T454 OWA, 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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T454 OWA is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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