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S999 OOB

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 OOB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 123,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 123,462 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to missing cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,231 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack, top corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,643 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 118,590 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 116,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 113,839 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,539 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,887 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 215/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,900 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 108,875 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades poor condition still clearing screen at time of test.

n/s/f outer brake pads low not below limits at time of test.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,763 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls damaged no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 107,755 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyre sidewalls damaged no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 100,967 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 94,569 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 74,362 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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S999 OOB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S999 OOB, 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 S999 OOB registered?

S999 OOB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S999 OOB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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