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W96 SJF

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,833 mi
Last recorded126,833 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 SJF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 126,833 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,393 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 103,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition,exhaust system corroded,smell of fuel during test, DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED,

osf electric window inop,clutch pedal rubber missing & brake pedal rubber worn,damp in boot area,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,plastic oversills fitted,

Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,757 miles

long handbrake travel.

low fuel level.

o/s/f brake binding.

plastic oversills fitted.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

drivers window broken.

exhaust in poor condition.

front brake discs inner faces corroded.

front tyres wearing low, o/s/f worm low on inner edge.

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links upper bushes.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,943 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2012 87,899 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2011 83,158 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

plastic covering both outer sill panels

slight deterioration of front number plate

Fail 30 Dec 2011 83,158 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn low on edges

plastic covering both outer sill panels

slight deterioration of front number plate

Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,986 miles

both rear tyres -tread low

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges-close to legal limit

Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,011 miles

rear brake pads worn low.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight blow from centre section.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,769 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 61,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust system

Pass 18 Aug 2007 54,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,217 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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W96 SJF is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W96 SJF, 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 W96 SJF registered?

W96 SJF is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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