MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,641 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Rear inner arches corroding
both front lower arm bushes worn
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
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
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
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
c.o. on limit on fast idle
corrosion not through all skins n/s/r inner wheel arch
o/s/r wheel arch corroding
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre has damage
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
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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