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N824 BMO

1999 Subaru Imprezza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,641 mi
Last recorded140,641 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Imprezza90,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 BMO
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 140,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

Fail 9 Sep 2025 140,634 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 128,373 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 128,343 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 127,268 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,963 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 122,838 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 115,893 miles

coolant leak

exhaust noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,584 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 108,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,115 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 98,115 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,205 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 93,205 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 93,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 92,149 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres worn close to limit on edges

n/s side light unit cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,280 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 88,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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N824 BMO is a 1999 Subaru Imprezza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 90,542 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 Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N824 BMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N824 BMO is a 1999 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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