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S581 JFV

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,246 mi
Last recorded93,246 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 JFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 93,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 92,783 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 92,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 91,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 90,397 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,793 miles

Exhaust corroded and catalytic converter rattles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,944 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic trims fitted to door sills

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,805 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,963 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front nunber plate has slight movement but is secure

offside windscreen wiper blade split but clears

Fail 17 Jul 2012 85,672 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

moisture in nearside rear lamp

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,647 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

front number plate discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,057 miles

slight moisture in o/s/r sidelight

Fail 29 Jun 2009 80,057 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight moisture in o/s/r sidelight

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,339 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,453 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 59,134 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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S581 JFV is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S581 JFV, 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 S581 JFV registered?

S581 JFV is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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