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F1 EXC

1999 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

244,091 mi
Last recorded244,091 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 EXC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 244,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security This is referring to the Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security This is referring to the Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 238,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear no plate bulb holder missing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seat removed

surface rust under body axle and spring

Pass 15 Jul 2023 234,347 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 234,347 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 230,105 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front fog light Not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Steering wheel replaced with sport wheel

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 230,100 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits cut missing co2 to Hight (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front fog light Not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Steering wheel replaced with sport wheel

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 230,071 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

both side front brake hose insecure

sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection

Offside Front brake excessive bind

Fail 6 Aug 2021 229,969 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

front side lights odd colours

Pass 14 Nov 2019 228,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 228,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust repaired in areas but secure

Offside headlight glass repaired but still has a pattern

o/s & n/s outer sills have full covers fitted

o/s & n/s sill areas have areas corroded/repaired

Pass 11 Oct 2017 220,443 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2017 220,439 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

oil leak

rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 15 Jul 2016 188,340 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Corrosion offside rear wing

Front discs worn

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre close

Oil leaks

Slight corrosion in places

Pass 24 Jul 2015 151,735 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 151,582 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 151,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 148,267 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lower cloum steering bush play

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,027 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 118,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 105,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 95,843 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,155 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,842 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,484 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,855 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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F1 EXC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F1 EXC, 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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F1 EXC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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