Subaru IMPREZA - 1999
226.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1999 is 349.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru IMPREZA, model year 1999.
Sample size: 946 cars, 1,626 tests and 3,689 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 946 cars
The 1999 Subaru Impreza has an overall defect rate of 227 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 345 per 100 for similar cars of the same year, showing a 34% improvement. Notably, the Impreza excels in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates considerably below the average, indicating better reliability in these areas. The vehicle shows a clear trend of increasing defects with mileage, particularly in the highest category of over 124,000 miles, where it has the highest defect rate among all mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out for its strong performance in critical areas, contributing to its lower overall defect rate compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 946 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 42.8% better
87.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 153.4 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 43.6% better
14.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 45.9% better
14.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 42.9% better
41.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 73.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 30.8% better
184.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.9 / 100 tests
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 37.3% better
48.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 66.7% better
6.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 0.5% better
56.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 56.5 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 260
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 221
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 207
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 194
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 191
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 158
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 146
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 143
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 130
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 118
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 118
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Emissions test unable to be completed
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 26