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V797 MFM

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,599 mi
Last recorded131,599 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 MFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,599 miles

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2016 131,585 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 119,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,501 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 105,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Both fron brake hoses secured by cable ties

Both front coil springs corroded

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/f sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,640 miles

rear diff front mount bushes very weak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,640 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

clutch peddle rubber missing

oil leak from rear diff

rear d bushes badly perished

rear diff front mount bushes very weak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,934 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 89,934 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,700 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 81,621 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 81,621 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,633 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 70,019 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 70,018 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

ADVISE FRONT TRACKING

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,703 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 62,703 miles

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

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

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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V797 MFM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V797 MFM, 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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V797 MFM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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