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V51 FES

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,949 mi
Last recorded138,949 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 FES
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 138,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,769 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2017 133,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all 4 jacking points rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2016 126,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 122,335 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,199 miles

Number plate light covers missing

Temp repair to exhaust system

Fail 13 Oct 2014 117,198 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,650 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front shocker top mounts have slight play

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 94,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,255 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 73,226 miles

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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V51 FES is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V51 FES, 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 V51 FES registered?

V51 FES is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V51 FES shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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