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V538 FDL

1999 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,995 mi
Last recorded139,995 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 FDL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 139,995 miles

Front os fog light not working --ns fog light lens stone chipped

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake performance lower than ns

Fail 14 Apr 2026 139,995 miles

Front os fog light not working --ns fog light lens stone chipped

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside parking brake performance lower than ns

Pass 15 Apr 2025 139,813 miles

Offside Front fog light damaged / not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped glass lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake weak

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,548 miles

Offside Front driving / fog lamp lens damaged --not lighting up

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2023 139,504 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside driving lamp damaged

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2022 139,368 miles

Offside Front driving / fog lamp not working--nsf lens damage

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 139,108 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

os fog /driving lamp not working /damaged--ns lamp damaged --working

Fail 12 Aug 2021 139,108 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

os fog /driving lamp not working /damaged--ns lamp damaged --working

Pass 3 Aug 2020 138,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and starting to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 137,596 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog /driving lamp damaged

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / outer skin becoming detached

Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driving lamp inoperative

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded/ delaminating

Fail 24 Jul 2018 137,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driving lamp inoperative

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear silencer corroded/ delaminating

Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe running along offside going to union for nearside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

inner and outer edges of both front tyres worn low

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

rear exhaust deteriorated

wipers smear

Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

rear exhaust deteriorated

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 136,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

wipers smear

Pass 20 Aug 2014 136,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer edges of both front tyres worn low

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2014 136,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer edges of both front tyres worn low

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 135,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cut

rear exhaust box deteriorated

steering rack/steering rack inner joints have slight play

wipers smear screen

Pass 13 Jul 2012 133,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2012 133,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 121,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside head lamp deteriorated but not adversely affect beam image

Fail 14 Jul 2011 121,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

offside head lamp deteriorated but not adversely affect beam image

Pass 28 Jul 2010 108,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,680 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stone chips in os headlight and os driving light

Fail 10 Aug 2009 98,679 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stone chips in os headlight and os driving light

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 89,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing outer edges

inter cooler vacuum pipe broken

Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,390 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 61,669 miles

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

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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V538 FDL is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V538 FDL, 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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V538 FDL is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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