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V539 NJW

1999 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,175 mi
Last recorded106,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 NJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 106,175 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,434 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 101,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,464 miles

*O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and low tread* // N/s/f lower wheel arch insert insecure

Both front wipers torn // Front bumper damaged and o/s insecure

Front No plate insecure // Incorrect alternator drive belt fitted

N/s/f brake flexy incorrect clip fitted

N/s/r bumper insecure // *Both rear tyres worn on outer shoulders and low tread*

Stone chip o/s of windscreen // N/s/f airbag removed

Fail 1 Sep 2010 99,389 miles

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 Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

*O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and low tread* // N/s/f lower wheel arch insert insecure

Both front wipers torn // Front bumper damaged and o/s insecure

Front No plate insecure // Incorrect alternator drive belt fitted

N/s/r bumper insecure // *Both rear tyres worn on outer shoulders and low tread*

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight exhaust blow Cat (Under heat shield)

Stone chip o/s of windscreen // N/s/f airbag removed

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 82,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 70,030 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 70,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 63,408 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V539 NJW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V539 NJW, 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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V539 NJW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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