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R215 SCF

1999 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 SCF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023
Pass 14 Jun 2022
Pass 9 Jun 2021

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020
Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,052 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 101,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 111,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 108,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,529 miles

both rear anti-roll bar links

nearside front plastic inner wheelarch cover damaged

offside rear outer sill & quadrant damaged

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 93,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,644 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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R215 SCF is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R215 SCF, 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 R215 SCF registered?

R215 SCF is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is R215 SCF safe to buy?

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