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V530 ENP

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

256,139 mi
Last recorded256,139 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 ENP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 256,139 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 239,849 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 224,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 224,799 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 211,095 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 211,095 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 197,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 181,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 181,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 162,102 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 162,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front wiper blades in poor condition, front brake discs worn and pads low.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 143,515 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 121,543 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 101,807 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 75,772 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 75,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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V530 ENP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V530 ENP, 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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V530 ENP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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