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S991 EBX

1999 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,224 mi
Last recorded168,224 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 EBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 168,224 miles

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction decal on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Fail 9 Sep 2025 168,224 miles

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction decal on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Fail 6 Jun 2025 168,189 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not displayed correctly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted catching on driveshaft outer joint (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction decal fitted to windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery negative connection (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 8 Feb 2024 165,582 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner steering rack joints ()

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction decal on windscreen (top) (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 165,581 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing not displayed correctly (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached coil over body loose & insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner steering rack joints ()

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction decal on windscreen (top) (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak near steering rack ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 158,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 153,009 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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S991 EBX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S991 EBX, 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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S991 EBX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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