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V763 EJA

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,460 mi
Last recorded149,460 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV763 EJA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 149,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 149,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front lower suspension arm very rusty

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

Offside front brake hose insecure

Offside front lower suspension arm very rusty

Offside rear brake hose insecure

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

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

Rear Sub frame bushes dropped (marked with yellow chalk)

Rear anti roll bar very rusty

Rear bumper loosely fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 14,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 145,786 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 142,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f road wheel has slight damage on outer rim

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 20 Oct 2011 142,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 142,476 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,052 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 127,355 miles

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

nearside front chassis rail slightly damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2008 121,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 115,549 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 115,549 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 102,674 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 87,951 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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V763 EJA is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V763 EJA, 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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V763 EJA is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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