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V779 LUB

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 LUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 121,068 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

all welding covered by subatance unable to check properley-all sills covered by covers unable to check propelrey

anti-slip rubber deteriated-x2 inner to outer sills corroded-exhaust mounting corroded-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low-front anti-roll bar link bushes perished sills covered by covers unable to check properly-both chasis legs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2014 121,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

anti-slip rubber deteriated-x2 inner to outer sills corroded-exhaust mounting corroded-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low-front anti-roll bar link bushes perished sills covered by covers unable to check properly-both chasis legs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 114,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 9 Oct 2013 113,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 105,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body corrtion

Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,799 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 91,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,416 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 50,560 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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V779 LUB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V779 LUB, 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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V779 LUB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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