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S510 SKM

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS510 SKM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 101,480 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 95,070 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 88,840 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 88,840 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,479 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 82,479 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,859 miles

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside steeing arm

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front brake pipes wearing low.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 75,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front brake pipes wearing low.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter clip insecure( small end)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low.

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,366 miles

Front discs corroded and lipped.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 72,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front discs corroded and lipped.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,854 miles

Child seats fitted to rear. not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 66,392 miles

Child seats fitted to rear. not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,392 miles

Child seats fitted to rear. not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 19 Dec 2013 63,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,482 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,976 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,164 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,106 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,029 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,646 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 42,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,702 miles

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,971 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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S510 SKM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S510 SKM, 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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S510 SKM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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