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V638 GEB

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,585 mi
Last recorded148,585 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 GEB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 148,585 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2009 143,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 143,147 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 138,275 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 138,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 134,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 123,890 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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V638 GEB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V638 GEB, 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 V638 GEB registered?

V638 GEB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V638 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 GEB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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