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V790 LUB

1999 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

145,189 mi
Last recorded145,189 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 LUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 145,189 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 140,698 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

PARKINGBRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear REAR CAMARA (4.7.1 (a))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 3 Apr 2024 140,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

PARKINGBRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear REAR CAMARA (4.7.1 (a))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,962 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 134,951 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cat removed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 134,728 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal extensive welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all weld

Pass 2 Apr 2022 130,001 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 125,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 122,032 miles

High level brake lamp has some of bulbs out

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 122,014 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (lamda readings) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

High level brake lamp has some of bulbs out

Oil leak

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,401 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall cut in tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2018 118,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sidewall cut in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 114,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads and cut in sidewall inside

Fail 5 Sep 2017 114,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running from o/s to n/s from connector (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads and cut in sidewall inside

Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear out of connector block (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded and starting to blow /kat pipe and middle section

Fail 8 Sep 2015 104,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded and starting to blow /kat pipe and middle section

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,562 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 99,562 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,130 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,856 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 88,761 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,700 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 82,622 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,105 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 69,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,528 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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V790 LUB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 V790 LUB, 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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V790 LUB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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