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V789 JGW

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,501 mi
Last recorded102,501 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 JGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 102,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 100,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 100,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre Fouling On Mud Flap On Lock To Lock

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Into Car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 98,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 97,868 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,118 miles

rear tyres wearing inner/outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

rear tyres wearing inner/outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,109 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,780 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,500 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,330 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,258 miles

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

rear brake discs worn/rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2011 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,790 miles

passenger front outer tyre wall damaged

both rear outer tyre walls damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,956 miles

rear number plate fading

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V789 JGW 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 76%.

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 V789 JGW, 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 V789 JGW registered?

V789 JGW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V789 JGW safe to buy?

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