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T116 JLS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,856 mi
Last recorded97,856 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 JLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,728 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,493 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 97,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,319 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 96,026 miles

both rear tyres worn and showing signs of cracking

Fail 22 May 2015 96,020 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn and showing signs of cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear but not in test area

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 75,424 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,715 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 64,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,147 miles

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

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

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

o/s blade torn

Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T116 JLS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T116 JLS, 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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T116 JLS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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