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P524 SOO

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,089 mi
Last recorded88,089 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 SOO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,089 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 88,087 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,406 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both wing mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog lamp faded (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both front side lamp dim advice due bulbs (4.2.3 (c))

fuel cap only temp one

near side front fog lamp not working

rear fog lamp full of water and slightly faulty but working

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,971 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,567 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,024 miles

rear fog lamp slightly faulty

small oil rocker cover

surface rust brake disc

Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,487 miles

fog lamp slightly dim

fog lamp slightly dim

only one number plate light working

Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,111 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 78,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fog lamp slightly discloured and dim

number plate lamps dim

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,284 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

off side rear number plate dim

rear dif has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,386 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 67,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,918 miles

near side headlamp aim slightly high

rear fog lamp slightly dim

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,248 miles

seatbelt checked with child seat in position

water ingression offside rear fog light

Pass 29 Jul 2006 52,500 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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P524 SOO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P524 SOO, 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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What year was P524 SOO registered?

P524 SOO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is P524 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 SOO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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