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R854 RRH

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,308 mi
Last recorded135,308 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 RRH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 135,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 135,220 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 135,173 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off original number plate fitted over the top with elastic bands ? (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 135,149 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2021 135,149 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2019 135,088 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 135,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,015 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 131,937 miles

Front steering rack has slight play on both sides

Fail 26 Jan 2016 131,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened under under gaiter (2.4.G.1)

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened under gaiter (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside steering rack has slight play

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 126,566 miles

both nearside sill jacking pionts damaged slight damage offside rear.

slight lump offside front tyre outer sidewall next to dot number.

slight tight spot offside front brake

Fail 29 Jan 2015 126,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both nearside sill jacking pionts damaged slight damage offside rear.

slight lump offside front tyre outer sidewall next to dot number.

slight tight spot offside front brake

Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,930 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,237 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 112,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2012 102,321 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 102,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,721 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 77,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 77,997 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 49,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,906 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,607 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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R854 RRH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R854 RRH, 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 R854 RRH registered?

R854 RRH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is R854 RRH safe to buy?

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