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WAZ 8553

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,147 mi
Last recorded79,147 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 8553
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2011 79,147 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,147 miles

Coolant leak

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,744 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,066 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 61,066 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,125 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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WAZ 8553 is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WAZ 8553, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAZ 8553 registered?

WAZ 8553 is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is WAZ 8553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 8553 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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