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S221 FVE

1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,853 mi
Last recorded128,853 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 FVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 128,853 miles

vehicle modified for rally use rollcage/bucket seats fitted

Pass 18 May 2024 128,853 miles

vehicle modified for rally use roll cage and bucket seats fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2023 128,853 miles

vehicle modified for rally use buckets seats/rollcage fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2019 128,849 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 128,849 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 128,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 120,178 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,313 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,638 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 96,157 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,087 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front and rear tyre tread 4mm

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,405 miles

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

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

engine idle surging and co% fluctuating within limits

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,718 miles

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn

offside front tyre tread 4mm

Fail 24 Nov 2008 86,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn

offside front tyre tread 4mm

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,516 miles

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

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

both front inner brake discs partly corroded

front brake pads 50% worn

rear brake pads 70% worn

rear tyre treads 4mm

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,268 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread 4mm

rear brake pads 75% worn

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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S221 FVE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S221 FVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S221 FVE registered?

S221 FVE is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S221 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 FVE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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