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V653 EES

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,587 mi
Last recorded130,587 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 EES
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2018 130,587 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear subframe holed. Marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner suspension turret where upper shock absorber mounts, holed with corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner suspension turret where upper shock absorber mounts, holed with corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed at front where not covered with sill cover (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear suspension bushes age cracked and deteriorated but have no excessive movement

Nearside Front Drop link rubber bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offers no resistance (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offers no resistance (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Panel behind rear bumper corroded but not structural

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Sill covers fitted

Unable to spin up rear wheels due to 4wd system

Underside of vehicle very muddy making it difficult to see many components

Various oil leaks from engine area unable to determine whether steering rack leaking or not

Pass 22 Feb 2017 128,189 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 128,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested osf brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 126,774 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 120,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 101,924 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

car has sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 101,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car has sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,261 miles

front number plate smaller than rear plate

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2011 93,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front number plate smaller than rear plate

nearside sill guard insecure

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,010 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 85,010 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 72,020 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 72,020 miles

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,554 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,461 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside

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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V653 EES is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V653 EES, 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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V653 EES is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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