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V541 NJW

1999 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,342 mi
Last recorded161,342 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 NJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 161,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle motorsport prepared.

Fail 27 Jun 2025 161,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking Fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both N/S and O/S sills have been spot welded secure along lower seams.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S rear brake flexi pipe is insecure.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S front brake flexi pipe is insecure.

O/S rear inner quarter panel corroded and holed.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 160,389 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision is missing.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 160,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip provision is missing.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 160,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer silll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subfame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 153,142 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,772 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 105,772 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 138,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear joint(front to back) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner quarter holed due to corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2018 138,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch hole due to corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed due to corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear joint(front to back) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner quarter holed due to corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front inner gators

Fail 16 Sep 2016 117,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front inner gators

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,672 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 97,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 97,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,536 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 87,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,748 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,997 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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V541 NJW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V541 NJW, 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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V541 NJW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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