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RBS 258T

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,452 mi
Last recorded68,452 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBS 258T
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 68,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,433 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 68,297 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,691 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 65,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 64,678 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 63,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 62,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 61,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 29 May 2014 61,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 60,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 59,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 59,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 57,774 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,499 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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RBS 258T is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 RBS 258T, 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 RBS 258T registered?

RBS 258T is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is RBS 258T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBS 258T shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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