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S605 NBD

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

135,710 mi
Last recorded135,710 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 NBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 135,710 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 131,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 123,181 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 123,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 121,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,668 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 120,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right dip (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,017 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 107,017 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check wheel bearings due to 4wd system

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,284 miles

REAR FOG LAMP IN POOR CONDITION

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,364 miles

THE REAR FOG LIGHT IS POORLY FITTED

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,046 miles

THE SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN THE TEST LIMITS

UNABLE TO FULL CHECK THE REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO 4WD

Fail 6 Mar 2014 88,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

THE SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN THE TEST LIMITS

UNABLE TO FULL CHECK THE REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO 4WD

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,290 miles

THHE FOG LIGHT LENS COLOUR IS GETTING POOR

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,530 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,637 miles

OSF TYRE IS PPERISHED AND TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

UNABLE TOO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO THE W4D

V PULLEY BELTS ARE CRACKED

Fail 9 Dec 2010 79,637 miles

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

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

OSF TYRE IS PPERISHED AND TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

UNABLE TOO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO THE W4D

V PULLEY BELTS ARE CRACKED

Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,822 miles

OSR LIGHT LENS IS DAMP INSIDE

OSR TYRE IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED AND NEEDS CHANGING ASAP.

RESET DIP BEAM AJUSTER BACK TO 0

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,379 miles

OSR TYRE IS BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED AND TREAD IS GETTING LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Fail 10 Dec 2008 74,378 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

OSR TYRE IS BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED AND TREAD IS GETTING LOW

OSSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Pass 28 Nov 2007 71,632 miles

ABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

ENGINE LOOK TO BE OVER FILLED WITH OIL

NSF WIPER B LADE IN POOR CONDITION

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

Pass 11 Dec 2006 68,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 63,342 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 63,342 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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S605 NBD is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S605 NBD, 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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S605 NBD is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S605 NBD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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