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K1 LSG

1999 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,236 mi
Last recorded144,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 LSG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 144,236 miles

UnderBody Undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2022 143,551 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 140,188 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 140,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 138,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,884 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 134,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 128,210 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 126,525 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 126,505 miles

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)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 124,194 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 124,184 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 122,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 122,227 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 122,238 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,629 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 119,626 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)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 116,612 miles

BOTH REAR & O/S/R TYRES OUTTER SIDE WALLS DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING ANY CORDS O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING SLIGHTLY EXHAUST DOWN PIPE SECURING NUTS MISSING NOT BLOWING

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2007 104,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 104,250 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

All advisories vpreviously listed against 211035127497 5/5/07 still apply

All brake discs have been cleaned up to an acceptable standard, but corrosion still evident

Fail 5 May 2007 104,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front & n/s/r tyres rim protectors damaged

Both rear shock absorbers reduced damping effect

Evidence of grease leakage front n/s driveshaft / ball joint area - no splits in gaitors etc evident, suspect weakened clip on driveshaft boot

O/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split & leaking grease - advise soonest replacement

O/s/f seat belt slow to retract with assistance

Slight play evident in front & rear anti roll drop links

Pass 1 Jun 2006 98,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2006 98,489 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K1 LSG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K1 LSG, 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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K1 LSG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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