CarVerify

Free Car Check

K500 WRC

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1820cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,157 mi
Last recorded167,157 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 167,157 miles

slight play steering

slight travel handbrake lever

Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,466 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Nov 2007 154,294 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 154,190 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 146,897 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

cannot fully check outer cill's fully due to plastic over cill's fitted

engine oil leak

front crossmember surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2006 146,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

cannot fully check outer cill's fully due to plastic over cill's fitted

engine oil leak

front crossmember surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2006 139,568 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K500 WRC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K500 WRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K500 WRC?

You can check the full history of K500 WRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K500 WRC registered?

K500 WRC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is K500 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 WRC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K500 WRC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K500 WRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.