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V881 DAP

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,449 mi
Last recorded155,449 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 DAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 155,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 151,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 138,626 miles

Fuel breather pipe corroded.

Pass 28 May 2021 124,152 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 123,812 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,207 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 113,186 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,711 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2018 101,706 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,471 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 94,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (drop links) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,460 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,680 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 42,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 30,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,996 miles

front pads low

nearside front tyre cut outer edge

petrol cap broken but still seals

wipers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 17,381 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 17,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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V881 DAP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V881 DAP, 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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V881 DAP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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