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V894 DGH

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

138,404 mi
Last recorded138,404 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 138,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 131,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 129,998 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 123,995 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,998 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 120,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail n/s/f

Fail 4 Apr 2016 116,322 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail n/s/f

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,768 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 110,768 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 110,405 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 10 Mar 2014 102,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 99,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,904 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 95,903 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,048 miles

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

advise brake pedal rubber splitting

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,909 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 88,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,348 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 86,348 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,996 miles

FRONT FOG/SPOTS N/W

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 83,996 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT FOG/SPOTS N/W

FRONT WIPERS POOR

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 81,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 81,952 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,784 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 51,712 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V894 DGH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 V894 DGH, 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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V894 DGH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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