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V959 DPV

1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,093 mi
Last recorded146,093 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD86,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 DPV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 2000 AWD
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 146,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear antiroll bar D bushes slightly perished

centre to rear brakes pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrall slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrall slightly corroded

rust around both rear wheel arches

slight play in nearside front wishbone bush (back bush)

slight play in offside front wishbone nush (back bush)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 146,093 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear antiroll bar D bushes slightly perished

centre to rear brakes pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrall slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrall slightly corroded

rust around both rear wheel arches

slight play in nearside front wishbone bush (back bush)

slight play in offside front wishbone nush (back bush)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,945 miles

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

both front antirollbar bushes slightly deteriated

front chassis rails damaged

front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

intercooler insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2013 144,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

front chassis rails damaged

intercooler insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2012 131,198 miles

battery insecure

exhaust leak at the front

Fail 31 Aug 2012 131,180 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust leak at the front

front brake pads very low

nearside bottom ball joint retaining bolt smaller than standard and may weaken the the ball joint security

Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,265 miles

brake pedal has alot of travel when road testing brakes but much less when static advise brakes need inspection poss master cylinder fault

Fail 16 Aug 2011 129,202 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake rotors cracking on the surfaces

Pass 24 Aug 2010 122,820 miles

both headlamps output poor

incorrect size bolt securing offside front strut to upright

Pass 31 Oct 2009 114,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,978 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 101,202 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 101,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,199 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 96,438 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?

Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,352
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 188
Registration plate lamp not working 154
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 96
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 81
Full Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD reliability report

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V959 DPV is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,369 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 Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V959 DPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V959 DPV is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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