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J555 RUY

1999 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,213 mi
Last recorded142,213 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 RUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 142,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,305 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 136,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 136,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 133,399 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 133,234 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 131,716 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 129,701 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 129,701 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 128,162 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 125,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 125,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,907 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,541 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 103,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 89,142 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 79,666 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 79,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,820 miles

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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J555 RUY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J555 RUY, 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 J555 RUY registered?

J555 RUY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J555 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 RUY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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