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P25 RBS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,798 mi
Last recorded124,798 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 RBS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 124,798 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,367 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 113,997 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,255 miles

n/s c v boot slight weep

slight brake pedal flucuation

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,656 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,732 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,524 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 95,532 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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear outer sills and rear subframe

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,747 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,139 miles

bell housing securing nut x2 missing

small crack in screen, just outside zone A.

unable to fully assess lower sills due to trim covers, becoming rusty at rear

Fail 13 Dec 2010 89,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

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

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

bell housing securing nut x2 missing

no catalyst in exhaust system

small crack in screen, just outside zone A.

unable to fully assess lower sills due to trim covers, becoming rusty at rear

Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,395 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake pipes freshly waxoyled

Fail 29 Feb 2008 75,927 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,625 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 67,625 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,521 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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P25 RBS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P25 RBS, 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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P25 RBS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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