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S474 PNK

1999 Subaru Imprezza

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Imprezza90,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 PNK
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,017 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,950 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 85,950 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,095 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 77,095 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 74,009 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 70,085 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 65,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,271 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,506 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,175 miles

1.surface corrosion of n/s front brake pipe 2.slight misting of oil from o/s front shock absorber 3.n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,830 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 90,504 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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S474 PNK is a 1999 Subaru Imprezza in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 90,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S474 PNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S474 PNK is a 1999 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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