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V541 KAG

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,080 mi
Last recorded118,080 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 KAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 118,080 miles

front pads low

nsr disc heavily corroded and scored on inner surface

rear discs corroded

various parts of vehicle corrded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 118,080 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front pads low

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr disc heavily corroded and scored on inner surface

rear discs corroded

various parts of vehicle corrded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,396 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 109,396 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 104,012 miles

Fuel filler neck in poor condition.

Nearside front sill holed by corrosion.

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

Offside front outer sill holed by corrosion.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel filler neck in poor condition.

Nearside front sill holed by corrosion.

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

Offside front outer sill holed by corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,880 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,789 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 65,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,204 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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V541 KAG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V541 KAG, 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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V541 KAG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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