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V518 MVO

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

105,641 mi
Last recorded105,641 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 MVO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,641 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 105,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,078 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,100 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 98,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 90,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,090 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,001 miles

Body panel insecure o/s/r wheel arch lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested co too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mounting bush /washer badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all rear subrame mounting bolts corroded along with bushes

clutch point low

coolant leak

o/s/f close to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,599 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,219 miles

Rear inner arches corroding

both front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,219 miles

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

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear inner arches corroding

both front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,559 miles

Both Rear suspension top mount ,mountings corroded

Both outer sills covered by plastic side skirts

Emissions Just met

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

aux's belts cracked

brake pedal anti-slip split

nearside door mirror slighty insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2014 76,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

aux's belts cracked

brake pedal anti-slip split

nearside door mirror slighty insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,081 miles

c.o. on limit on fast idle

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r inner wheel arch

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,351 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

engine oil leak

lambda on limit

o/s/r sub frame bushes split

outer sills covered

rear anti roll bar corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2012 73,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 70,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,056 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,991 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,408 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Metal object nearside rear tyre

minor leak of exhaust gas

nearside front tyre has cut outer side wall

oil leval low

ALL TYRES HEAVILY CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,421 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 65,394 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,361 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has damage

Fail 1 Mar 2007 63,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre has damage

Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,682 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 61,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn badly

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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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V518 MVO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 V518 MVO, 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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V518 MVO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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