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S228 XCJ

1999 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,807 mi
Last recorded99,807 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 XCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 99,807 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 99,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,719 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 99,693 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 99,659 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 97,848 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 96,392 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 95,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slight leak middle section

Pass 25 Mar 2017 95,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,265 miles

front discs deteriorated inside face

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,615 miles

front brake discs deteriorated inside face.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 90,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

front brake discs deteriorated inside face.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 89,127 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs deteriorated inside face.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 86,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 82,780 miles

front tyres very low inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,244 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 77,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 74,094 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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S228 XCJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S228 XCJ, 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 S228 XCJ registered?

S228 XCJ is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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