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R13 SOC

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,592 mi
Last recorded142,592 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 SOC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 142,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,457 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 140,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2020 139,079 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,378 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 138,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2018 138,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,576 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 131,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,639 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 130,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 130,467 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 130,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 129,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 128,232 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2009 124,339 miles

see checklist 109686

Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,677 miles

front/rear diff faulty

Pass 13 Jun 2007 106,436 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 95,908 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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R13 SOC 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 80%.

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 R13 SOC, 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 R13 SOC registered?

R13 SOC is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 June 1999.

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