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V538 MAU

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,139 mi
Last recorded139,139 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 MAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 139,139 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 134,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint slight perishing

Pass 22 May 2023 130,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2022 122,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 117,949 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 117,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 116,495 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes slightly corroded at the end (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 110,608 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,745 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,413 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,250 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 76,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 68,480 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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V538 MAU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V538 MAU, 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 MAU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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