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FAR 422M

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,208 mi
Last recorded105,208 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAR 422M
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 104,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 100,692 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 96,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,214 miles

Corrosion starting on rear inner arches

Covers fitted to outer sills

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 95,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,810 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,377 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 93,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 3 Apr 2013 90,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,654 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front windscreen damaged outside of swept area

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,113 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 74,112 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

sreen damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,941 miles

windscreen cracked outsdie of perscribed areas....n/s/f disc scored on inner face....n/s/f tyre damaged in inner edge near rim....o/s/f tyre wearing on edges....n/s/r tyre just legal

Fail 24 Sep 2008 68,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen cracked outsdie of perscribed areas....n/s/f disc scored on inner face....n/s/f tyre damaged in inner edge near rim....o/s/f tyre wearing on edges....n/s/r tyre just legal

Fail 27 Sep 2007 62,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades splitting

engine undertray fitted

long travel on the parking brake lever

one of the high level stop lamp bulbs innoperative

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades splitting

engine undertray fitted

long travel on the parking brake lever

one of the high level stop lamp bulbs innoperative

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,333 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,outer sills covered,all alloy wheels marked.

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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FAR 422M is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FAR 422M, 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 FAR 422M registered?

FAR 422M is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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