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E25 RKS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 RKS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 100,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,614 miles

light corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Mar 2025 99,614 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

light corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,442 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 99,388 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,906 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 96,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 95,940 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak from around fuel filler neck area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 92,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak on engine & gearbox ()

Pass 7 May 2016 90,784 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 88,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 16 May 2015 88,966 miles

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 17 May 2014 86,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 84,749 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 82,280 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 71,625 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 71,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 69,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 62,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 47,901 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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E25 RKS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E25 RKS, 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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E25 RKS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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