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V525 EHU

1999 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,298 mi
Last recorded77,298 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 EHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 77,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 77,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,349 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 70,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,170 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,112 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed most of the seat belts fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 70,110 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed most of the seat belts fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 69,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 68,141 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,655 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,496 miles

clutch worn and slipping badly

nearside front and both rear tyres 7yrs old and perishing

rear pads very low

Fail 4 Feb 2014 59,280 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,639 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

slight damage to o/s front wheel

Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,639 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

slight damage to o/s front wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,224 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

slight blow around reducer pipe on cat

Fail 15 Dec 2011 56,224 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight blow around reducer pipe on cat

Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 55,142 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 3 Nov 2005 52,151 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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V525 EHU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V525 EHU, 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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V525 EHU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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