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V516 NJW

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 NJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 125,675 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 125,673 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake pads worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 119,979 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 119,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 111,825 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 111,819 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 106,696 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 98,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 98,366 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 86,028 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 86,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V516 NJW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V516 NJW, 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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What year was V516 NJW registered?

V516 NJW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V516 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 NJW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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