Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 1999
71.9% pass rate
from 943 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.95% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.74% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (46% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.53% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.85% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.42% fail on Springs (82% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Catalytic converter (15 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.11% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (47% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.9% fail on Brakes (53% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.64% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.64% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.11% fail on Leaks
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
        • 0.11% fail on Steering component
    • 0.11% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.11% fail on Universal joint
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (48% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.74% fail on Condition (63% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.11% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment

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