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V785 MAU

1999 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,495 mi
Last recorded149,495 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 MAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 149,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 149,495 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 149,417 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 149,398 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 149,289 miles

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

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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V785 MAU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V785 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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V785 MAU is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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