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V750 DBA

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,269 mi
Last recorded172,269 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV750 DBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 172,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play in the upper mount

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose secured by a cable tie through the shock absorber

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount has play in the upper mount

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose secured by a cable tie through the shock absorber

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 wheel arches corroded

all rear suspension bushes perished and dont look very good

welding repairs done to both rear sills

Fail 1 May 2019 172,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play in the upper mount

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose secured by a cable tie through the shock absorber

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount has play in the upper mount

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose secured by a cable tie through the shock absorber

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 wheel arches corroded

all rear suspension bushes perished and dont look very good

welding repairs done to both rear sills

Pass 1 May 2018 166,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 161,301 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 161,130 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 154,734 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 154,732 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 145,683 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 138,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 128,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs slight worn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 119,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 105,802 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 85,403 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,432 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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V750 DBA 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 77.8%.

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 V750 DBA, 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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V750 DBA is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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