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V540 CRP

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

170,312 mi
Last recorded170,312 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 CRP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 170,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 165,446 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 162,240 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 157,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 154,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 154,053 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 150,343 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 147,642 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 138,195 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 124,284 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 118,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 108,128 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 108,128 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 100,713 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 100,713 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 90,645 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,721 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 71,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,991 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,931 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,437 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,313 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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V540 CRP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V540 CRP, 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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What year was V540 CRP registered?

V540 CRP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V540 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V540 CRP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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