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V866 VUB

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,887 mi
Last recorded147,887 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 VUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 147,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

on road test when carrying out brake test, may have slight wheel bearing noisy. couldnt here when carrying out test

Pass 19 Feb 2014 138,672 miles

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

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

battery flat

brake pedal rubber split

centre front exhaust deteriorating

fuel light on

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

notice to customer please leave enough fuel and charge in your battery to carry out a 4x4 on the road mot brake test thank you

Fail 14 Feb 2014 138,672 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

battery flat

brake pedal rubber split

fuel light on

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

notice to customer please leave enough fuel and charge in your battery to carry out a 4x4 on the road mot brake test thank you

Pass 7 Feb 2013 126,584 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 117,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 103,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,289 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,117 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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V866 VUB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V866 VUB, 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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V866 VUB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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