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29 Y

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,383 mi
Last recorded95,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 Y
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,383 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 95,193 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,843 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 94,348 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 94,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 93,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,092 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 93,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis /outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis /outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,516 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,266 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,324 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 83,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,856 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,849 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,524 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 67,023 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 63,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,756 miles

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

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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29 Y is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 29 Y, 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 29 Y registered?

29 Y is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is 29 Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 Y shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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