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V555 PCS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,389 mi
Last recorded81,389 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 PCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,582 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 76,582 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,904 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

radiator bracket corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,460 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 62,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 59,223 miles

N/s/f brake hose slightly twisted.

O/s inner sill / floor starting to corrode.

O/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,099 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 57,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 54,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,258 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 47,446 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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V555 PCS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 V555 PCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V555 PCS registered?

V555 PCS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V555 PCS safe to buy?

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