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M279 AVX

1999 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,271 mi
Last recorded146,271 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 AVX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 145,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 143,177 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 136,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 132,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,510 miles

All shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2014 126,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 123,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 113,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 103,859 miles

battery\starting fault

fuel level low or gauge not working

speedo not working

Fail 15 Apr 2011 103,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery\starting fault

fuel level low or gauge not working

speedo not working

Pass 11 Apr 2008 103,350 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 103,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 81,452 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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M279 AVX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M279 AVX, 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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M279 AVX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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