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V685 PHJ

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,787 mi
Last recorded121,787 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 PHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,787 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 121,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 121,596 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 121,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 120,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 117,804 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 115,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 109,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,065 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 104,051 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,702 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,080 miles

Chip in front number plate

Exhaust up pipe heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,072 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Chip in front number plate

Exhaust up pipe heat shield loose

Front fog lights not working

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

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,365 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r binding slightly

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,336 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r binding slightly

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,724 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear discs are pitted

front discs are worn

n/s/ and o/s rear tyres are cracking on outer edges

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,325 miles

front and rear discs are pitted

front discs are worn

n/s/ and o/s rear tyres are cracking on outer edges

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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V685 PHJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V685 PHJ, 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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V685 PHJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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