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S545 XDP

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,844 mi
Last recorded136,844 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 XDP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 136,844 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 133,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside coated

Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 126,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 124,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 123,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front sills have surface corrosion

Rear subframe has fair surface corrosion

clutch fluid resevoir empty

Fail 1 Jul 2020 123,064 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front sills have surface corrosion

Rear subframe has fair surface corrosion

clutch fluid resevoir empty

Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Repaired area covered by black underseal

Fail 21 Apr 2017 119,520 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear inner CV boot split

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

park brake only just met required effiency

Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 107,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,350 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,927 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on stepped tread

Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,301 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 42,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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S545 XDP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S545 XDP, 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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S545 XDP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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