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V81 GVU

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,203 mi
Last recorded181,203 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 GVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 181,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 180,129 miles

underbody has been undersealed including suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2021 179,920 miles

Front Radiator mounting corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete vehicle under body corroded but not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 179,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper at shocky mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened bottom cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at upper shocky mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at bolts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension arms heavily corroded.

front radiator bracket heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 174,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 171,034 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 169,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 167,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at joint box (3.6.B.2c)

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 8 Jun 2016 167,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from joint box to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from joint box to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at joint box (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 159,778 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 159,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 146,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 136,516 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 124,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 112,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 111,066 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 107,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 103,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,076 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 91,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 84,822 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 84,822 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V81 GVU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V81 GVU, 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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V81 GVU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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