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L26 BJS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,434 mi
Last recorded73,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 BJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,434 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,859 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,135 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 68,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,404 miles

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

tinted windos

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,147 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

tinted windows

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,830 miles

metal in o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f inner brake pad becoming low

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,192 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 51,192 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L26 BJS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L26 BJS, 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 L26 BJS registered?

L26 BJS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is L26 BJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 BJS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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