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S287 OPO

1999 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,601 mi
Last recorded161,601 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 OPO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 161,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2026 161,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2023 156,009 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2022 150,129 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2021 146,268 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 146,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 141,680 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 141,679 miles

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))

Corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 133,328 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 128,026 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 11 Mar 2015 127,873 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front discs worn

corrosion to rear wheel arches

drivers seat has movement in lower section

Fail 10 Mar 2015 127,873 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front discs worn

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,804 miles

suspension components+subframes corroded,oil leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2014 119,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

suspension components+subframes corroded,oil leaks

Fail 26 Nov 2012 113,276 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,276 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 107,938 miles

Oil leak

fog light switch is under extra radio controls

Fail 9 Dec 2011 107,938 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

fog light switch is under extra radio controls

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,421 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 92,393 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 92,393 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 87,592 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 87,524 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 77,818 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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S287 OPO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S287 OPO, 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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S287 OPO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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