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V788 JGW

1999 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,522 mi
Last recorded170,522 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 JGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 170,522 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 170,428 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 170,420 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 168,632 miles

noisy exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2019 167,055 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 167,049 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 164,134 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 162,949 miles

all brakes slightly sticking

exhaust noisey

play in front antiroll bar links

Pass 9 Jan 2016 161,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 157,581 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 154,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 154,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 150,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 150,791 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn clutch pedal rubber missing, wiper linkage worn(hitting lower trim)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 145,025 miles

Coolant Leak From Expansion Bottle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 145,023 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant Leak From Expansion Bottle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 139,281 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side sills fitted restricting inspection

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Oct 2009 134,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 126,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 118,480 miles

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

O/S INNER DRIVE SHAFT SPLIT

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 108,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 96,905 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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V788 JGW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V788 JGW, 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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V788 JGW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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