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V706 MRO

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,085 mi
Last recorded61,085 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 MRO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,085 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,464 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 57,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,499 miles

Front Both front hub assemblies corroded

Nearside Front Brake caliper heavy corrosion on inside

Offside Front Brake caliper heavy corrosion on inside

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,223 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 54,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, close to lower suspension arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, close to lower suspension arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 53,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,593 miles

all flexi brake hose ferules corroding

all metal brake pipes at hose connections corroding

frt & rear suspension rusty

frt chassis rails corroding

frt tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,903 miles

general corrosion on hub components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,283 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 47,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,061 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,872 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 35,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,003 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,682 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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V706 MRO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V706 MRO, 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 V706 MRO registered?

V706 MRO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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