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P181 OKO

1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 OKO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 94,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,158 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced various locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 94,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced various locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 90,878 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,637 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 88,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,667 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all suspension covered in surface rust

front seat belts slow to retract

nearside rear inner sill undersealed unable to view

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2013 78,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all suspension covered in surface rust

front seat belts slow to retract

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension covered in surface rust

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,194 miles

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

slight play rack ends

suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,917 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,553 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 67,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 63,950 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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P181 OKO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P181 OKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P181 OKO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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