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L33 BVX

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

238,226 mi
Last recorded238,226 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 BVX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 238,226 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 238,038 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs inner edges getting corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 238,038 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs inner edges getting corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 236,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section near engine (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 234,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 234,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 233,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 231,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 226,916 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 223,699 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 223,685 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)

Pass 18 May 2015 221,875 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 221,875 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)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 217,199 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 217,186 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 210,645 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 12 Apr 2013 210,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2012 200,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

n/s/f side wall damaged o/s/r side wall damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2012 200,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

battery insecure

n/s/f side wall damaged o/s/r side wall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 188,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 188,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 176,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 176,854 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 163,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 151,237 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 151,237 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 141,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 135,134 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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L33 BVX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L33 BVX, 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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L33 BVX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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