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V51 MGC

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,799 mi
Last recorded151,799 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 MGC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 151,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 146,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,012 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 131,614 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 131,614 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 120,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 120,097 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,153 miles

both outer sills plastic skirts fitted

near side rear child seat fitted

offside nearside rear outer brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 98,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer poor condition

clutch rubber missing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 98,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer poor condition

clutch rubber missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,255 miles

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

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

co at idle only just meets requirements

cover sills fitted

engine under cover fitted

unable to rotate rear wheels properly (4x4)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,535 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 58,414 miles

rust on rear silencer

some play n s r wheel bearing

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 MGC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MGC, 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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V51 MGC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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