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V839 KOH

1999 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 KOH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 98,812 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect brake pads but inner pads seem low

Fail 18 Sep 2018 98,791 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Intermittent (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect brake pads but inner pads seem low

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,829 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 92,813 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed at previous repair (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body holed badly in suspension turret and inside wheel arch lip (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body holed badly in suspension turret and inside wheel arch lip (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt *** Child seat is incorrectly fitted *** ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,327 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 89,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,674 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 86,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,671 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,481 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,047 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,658 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 74,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,123 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2008 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,405 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 64,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V839 KOH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V839 KOH, 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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V839 KOH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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