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V551 EWA

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 EWA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 97,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,484 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 91,889 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,828 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 81,767 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking points in poor condition

Nearside Outer sill in very poor condition under plastic sill moulding

Offside Front jacking point in poor condition

Offside Outer sill in very poor condition under plastic sill moulding

head lamp washers not working

Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,893 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 80,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,245 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 80,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,964 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,750 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 77,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 75,877 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,877 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,829 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,794 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,627 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 67,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 65,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 62,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 59,701 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,379 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 55,022 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 55,022 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V551 EWA is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V551 EWA, 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 V551 EWA registered?

V551 EWA is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 October 1999.

Is V551 EWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 EWA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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