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S6 PEN

1999 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,930 mi
Last recorded87,930 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 PEN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 87,930 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Various parts of the vehicle suspension and axle showing sings of corrosion but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Sep 2024 87,781 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 87,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,346 miles

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

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

Power steering pipes are corroded

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

Fail 16 May 2019 87,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

PAS pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,661 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,067 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

front number plate is cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2017 86,052 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front sills holed

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

various under body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,559 miles

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

all four tyres are worn on the edges

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 83,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

all four tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,524 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,401 miles

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

all four brake discs have surface corrosion on faces

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,497 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,662 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,182 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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S6 PEN is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S6 PEN, 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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S6 PEN is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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