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V727 ESL

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,866 mi
Last recorded144,866 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 ESL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 144,866 miles

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

offside steering rack end worn

rea wiper torn

Fail 15 Dec 2012 144,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside steering rack end worn

rea wiper torn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 133,683 miles

advise both front inner drive gaitors split

advise osf disc slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 133,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise both front inner drive gaitors split

advise osf disc slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 127,932 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 119,962 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 108,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 96,219 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 87,146 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 87,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise rear wiper torn

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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V727 ESL is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol 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 V727 ESL, 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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V727 ESL is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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