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V686 GNP

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,925 mi
Last recorded153,925 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 GNP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2013 153,925 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight plar in both ball joints

slight waer on both tyres rear

Pass 17 Aug 2013 153,925 miles

slight plar in both ball joints

slight waer on both tyres rear

Pass 2 Aug 2012 151,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 149,070 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 149,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 143,015 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r sill

Pass 8 Aug 2009 157,031 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 136,972 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box excessivly deterioated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 134,021 miles

n\s\f tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

o\s\f inner constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2008 134,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n\s\f tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

o\s\f inner constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2007 127,285 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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V686 GNP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V686 GNP, 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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V686 GNP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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