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YHM 129

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

178,389 mi
Last recorded178,389 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHM 129
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 178,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 177,535 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 175,309 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 170,975 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 168,286 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 165,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Sep 2020 165,395 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 158,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 139,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 133,370 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 126,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 115,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,377 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,469 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate lights partially obscured

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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YHM 129 is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YHM 129, 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 YHM 129 registered?

YHM 129 is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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