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V789 LUB

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,396 mi
Last recorded142,396 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 LUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 142,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion throughtout vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2014 142,383 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion throughtout vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2013 137,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 137,261 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 133,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 128,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 125,912 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 125,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake dics corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 120,585 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Sep 2009 120,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Sep 2008 110,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 108,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 106,765 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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V789 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 V789 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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V789 LUB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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