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V538 FPA

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 FPA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023
Fail 27 May 2023

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022
Pass 13 Jun 2021
Pass 13 Jun 2020

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

Pass 2 Jun 2019
Pass 2 Jun 2018 121,729 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,674 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 118,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,217 miles

neaside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2013 112,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,631 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 108,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,669 miles

front number plate has a small crack but does not effect visibility

Pass 19 Feb 2010 100,446 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 100,446 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 95,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside wiper slight split clearing screen ok

Pass 13 Oct 2007 89,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 79,324 miles

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

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

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

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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V538 FPA is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V538 FPA, 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 V538 FPA registered?

V538 FPA is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 October 1999.

Is V538 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 FPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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