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J99 ATU

1999 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,866 mi
Last recorded68,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 ATU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,866 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s &o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody & components covered with undersealed

Pass 30 May 2024 68,196 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody & components covered with undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on all front suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on all rear suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear old brake pipes disconnected from units and left on the vehicle

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar general corrosion (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 68,137 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end of sill beginning of arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on all front suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on all rear suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear old brake pipes disconnected from units and left on the vehicle

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar general corrosion (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,089 miles

All brake back plates corroded. front and rear, near side and off side.

Coil spring corroded All four road springs corroded. Front and rear, near side and off side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipework corroded. ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframe and suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,910 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded. front and rear both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded.

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded.

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipework corroded. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corrosion.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,695 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs have surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hub back plate corroded.

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake hub back plate corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,427 miles

Body has slight corrosion in area of and including front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded long brake pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short brake pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake hub back plate heavily corroded but still intact

Offside Clutch pedal rubber not on pedal

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded long brake pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short brake pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake hub back plate heavily corroded but still intact

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Offside brake pedal rubber worn through on edge. anti slip provision still ok

Rear Body has slight corrosion in area of and including rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,101 miles

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

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

offside rear back plate corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,287 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,223 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,312 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,215 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,736 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,308 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 61,308 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,706 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 57,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heat sheilds rattle

near side rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 54,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,549 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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J99 ATU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J99 ATU, 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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J99 ATU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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