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R2 KFM

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,181 mi
Last recorded79,181 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 KFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,181 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 78,957 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,562 miles

front brakes disc inner faces corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 78,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes disc inner faces corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 77,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 73,725 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R SUSPENSION HUB BUSH WORN

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,725 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/R SUSPENSION HUB BUSH WORN

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front steering arm has play

Nearside rear tyre deeply cut - Cannot see cords

Oil leak from Offside Rocker cover onto exhaust

Fail 18 Aug 2009 70,323 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front steering arm has play

Nearside rear tyre deeply cut - Cannot see cords

Oil leak from Offside Rocker cover onto exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2007 68,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 67,760 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 67,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS QUITE BADLY CORRODED ON INNER SURFACES.

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

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN OS/R/ SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES.

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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R2 KFM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R2 KFM, 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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R2 KFM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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