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S800 BYP

1999 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,767 mi
Last recorded33,767 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 BYP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,767 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 32,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 31,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 31,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 31,653 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,848 miles

travell on handbrake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2018 29,467 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 29,449 miles

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

Rear Parking brake effort only 17%

Rear Parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,138 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 28,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 27,089 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,142 miles

suspension is modified and sits car low

Fail 26 Nov 2007 20,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspension is modified and sits car low

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S800 BYP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S800 BYP, 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 S800 BYP registered?

S800 BYP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S800 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S800 BYP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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