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V506 EJM

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,657 mi
Last recorded173,657 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 EJM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 173,657 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2024 98,381 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded outer sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis ,inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 167,980 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 167,980 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 166,035 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 165,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 163,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 163,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 161,244 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 156,747 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,747 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface rust on front and rear suspension

Pass 10 Jul 2013 149,025 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

small oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Jul 2012 143,254 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 143,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 20 Jul 2011 138,623 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 138,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 133,119 miles

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

front windscreen has damage outside of the swept area

rear exhaust box rusty and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 125,113 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

exhaust tail section deteriorating.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 116,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 98,333 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 98,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1.n/s/f & n/s reg plate lamps needed a tap to work during test. †2.handbrake lever travel becoming excessive.

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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V506 EJM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V506 EJM, 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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V506 EJM is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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