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V533 GCE

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 GCE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 158,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 138,124 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,248 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 121,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,214 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 89,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 85,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,677 miles

Battery insecure

braided brake hoses fitted,osf close to driveshaft

exhaust joints badly corroded,slight leak from exhaust repaired with paste

genral corrosion suspension components

ns headlamp beam pattern poor/covers fitted,dirty

ns number plate lamp dim recommend attention

osf crossmember damaged/under covers damaged,loose

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

rear subframe mounts corroding,bushes slightly deteriorated

tail gate struts defective

Fail 20 Jul 2011 81,677 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

braided brake hoses fitted,osf close to driveshaft

exhaust joints badly corroded,slight leak from exhaust repaired with paste

genral corrosion suspension components

ns headlamp beam pattern poor/covers fitted,dirty

ns number plate lamp dim recommend attention

osf crossmember damaged/under covers damaged,loose

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

rear subframe mounts corroding,bushes slightly deteriorated

tail gate struts defective

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,771 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 79,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattles

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,798 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 73,497 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.....

n/s/r tyre worn edges.....

tail gate struts very weak.....

Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,958 miles

both front wheels binding....

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged...

Fail 2 Apr 2008 68,771 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

both front wheels binding....

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged...

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,949 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision worn.

Exhaust centre and front pipes corroding.

Front brake pads on wear limit of 1.5mm.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,949 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision worn.

Exhaust centre and front pipes corroding.

Front brake pads on wear limit of 1.5mm.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,445 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 63,445 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

battery corrosion on battery top...

clutch pedal rubber, u/s...

front brake discs worn , advise replacements..

front brake pads low, advise replacements a,s,a,p...

rear tailgate struts faulty...

Pass 4 Oct 2005 57,143 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 57,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads low

tailgate struts u/s.

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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V533 GCE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V533 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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V533 GCE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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