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R52 MFM

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,668 mi
Last recorded69,668 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 MFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 69,668 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner sill at rear, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside inner sill at rear, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Jacking point on sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Jacking point on sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 68,875 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 68,067 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2023 65,813 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,245 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill, rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 64,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill, rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,153 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 64,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,430 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,430 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2016 59,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 56,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,489 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 46,641 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,124 miles

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

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

rear fog light incorparated in reverse light

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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R52 MFM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R52 MFM, 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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R52 MFM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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