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T163 HVV

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,208 mi
Last recorded218,208 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 HVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 218,208 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 217,041 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 216,344 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 216,343 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 215,270 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 210,025 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear wheel arches repaired with tape

Fail 14 Oct 2013 210,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear wheel arches repaired with tape

Pass 13 Sep 2012 205,017 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel arch repaired with tape

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 205,004 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 196,781 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 187,871 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 177,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 165,614 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 150,375 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 132,501 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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T163 HVV is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T163 HVV, 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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T163 HVV is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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