Subaru Impreza MOT Results
Registered in 199962.2% pass rate
from 1,478 tests in 2017
(23% better than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.
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21% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(13% better than other 1999 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Registration plate lamp (44% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
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4.7% fail on
Position lamps
(26% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Front lamps
- 1.2% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.068% fail on All position lamps
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (35% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(88% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Fog lamp (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Tell tale
- 0.20% fail on Switch
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2.6% fail on
Headlamps
(38% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 1999 cars)
-
0.068% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.068% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 2.2% fail on Battery (93% worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(40% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
(40% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.068% fail on Tell tales
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
(40% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Horn
- 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.14% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.14% fail on Switch
- 0.068% fail on Trailer electrical socket
-
15% fail on
Suspension
(29% better than other 1999 cars)
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9.0% fail on
Prescribed areas
(49% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 8.0% fail on Component mounting (65% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.68% fail on Spring mounting
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2.6% fail on
Drive shafts
(35% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
(37% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Constant velocity joints (37% better than other 1999 cars)
-
0.14% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.14% fail on Drive shafts
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2.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
(37% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(64% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (69% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.27% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (71% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Presence
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1.5% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.5% fail on Condition
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1.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(67% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (76% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Condition
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1.0% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.54% fail on Front
- 0.47% fail on Rear
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0.68% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.68% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Front suspension joints (59% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Coil springs
(85% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Condition (90% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Location
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0.20% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.20% fail on Condition
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0.14% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.068% fail on Condition
- 0.068% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.068% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.068% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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9.0% fail on
Prescribed areas
(49% worse than other 1999 cars)
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12% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 8.1% fail on Emissions
- 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.3% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.95% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Hose (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.14% fail on System
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9.5% fail on
Brakes
(45% better than other 1999 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(36% better than other 1999 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Components
(39% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Pipes
- 0.81% fail on Hoses (55% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Leaks
- 0.068% fail on Operation
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3.8% fail on
Components
(39% better than other 1999 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Brake performance
(59% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Front wheels (59% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Rear wheels (79% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Brake operation (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.068% fail on Gradient hand brake
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1.9% fail on
Hub components
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.68% fail on Brake discs
- 0.14% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.068% fail on Brake calipers
- 1.0% fail on ABS
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0.47% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.47% fail on Condition
- 0.34% fail on Restricted movement
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0.27% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.27% fail on
Pedal
- 0.27% fail on Anti-slip
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0.27% fail on
Pedal
- 0.068% fail on Locking devices
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4.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(36% better than other 1999 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(37% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Washers
- 2.7% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Mirrors
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet
- 0.068% fail on Windscreen
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4.2% fail on
Tyres
(49% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth (65% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Valve stem
- 0.068% fail on Size/type
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3.8% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 2.5% fail on Body condition
-
1.2% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.2% fail on Chassis
- 0.068% fail on Body security
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3.3% fail on
Steering
-
3.0% fail on
Steering system
- 2.6% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Ball joint
- 0.27% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Free play
- 0.068% fail on Steering rack
- 0.068% fail on Steering arm
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0.41% fail on
Power steering
- 0.34% fail on Other components
- 0.068% fail on Operation
- 0.20% fail on Locking devices
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0.068% fail on
Steering control
- 0.068% fail on Steering wheel
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3.0% fail on
Steering system
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2.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(56% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts
(45% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (48% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Requirements
- 0.068% fail on Attachment
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0.27% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(84% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.20% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (87% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts
(45% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate
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0.74% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.74% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 1999 cars)