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W716 PHW

1999 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,301 mi
Last recorded63,301 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 PHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,865 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,059 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 46,059 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,731 miles

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 Feb 2007 33,126 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 33,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 22,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W716 PHW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W716 PHW, 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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What year was W716 PHW registered?

W716 PHW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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