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XAZ 8856

1999 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,615 mi
Last recorded3,615 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 8856
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 3,615 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023
Pass 17 Jul 2021 36,115 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020
Pass 9 Mar 2019 3,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 3,615 miles

Competition tyres fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 3,615 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Competition tyres fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 3,615 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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XAZ 8856 is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XAZ 8856, 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 XAZ 8856 registered?

XAZ 8856 is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is XAZ 8856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 8856 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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