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R133 BLE

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,772 mi
Last recorded51,772 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 BLE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,772 miles

corrosion throughout underside

Fail 8 Apr 2026 51,772 miles

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

corrosion throughout underside

Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,550 miles

corrosion throughout underside

Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,538 miles

corrosion throughout underside

Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,416 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 51,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,393 miles

Front and rear brake components corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,131 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 51,130 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))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,074 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 51,073 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 50,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,790 miles

Exhaust noisey

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure

Offside Front Tyre below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Fail 21 Nov 2015 50,790 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of sil, lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of sil, lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 50,768 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)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 50,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,478 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 49,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,895 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,618 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,860 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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R133 BLE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R133 BLE, 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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R133 BLE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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