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V529 GCE

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,195 mi
Last recorded189,195 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 GCE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 189,195 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 189,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 176,843 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cut but not down to the cords

Rear bumper loose

Fail 18 Jul 2011 176,843 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cut but not down to the cords

Rear bumper loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 164,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 164,327 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 152,316 miles

front fog lights not working

n/s revearse light us

rear silencer getting thin

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 139,561 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 139,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gaitor broken on NSF lower ball joint.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 124,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 109,300 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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V529 GCE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V529 GCE, 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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V529 GCE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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