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R333 WRX

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,086 mi
Last recorded60,086 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 60,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,023 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,965 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,871 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 59,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,646 miles

all tyres starting to perish in tread area

Fail 28 Jul 2020 59,646 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

all tyres starting to perish in tread area

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 59,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,397 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 54,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,723 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,723 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,982 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 49,982 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,318 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,770 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 36,761 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R333 WRX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R333 WRX, 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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R333 WRX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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