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J555 SSW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,061 mi
Last recorded89,061 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 SSW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,061 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 89,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 81,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,679 miles

slight damage to n/s headlamp

Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,307 miles

different speed ratings on front tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,222 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 SSW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 SSW, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J555 SSW registered?

J555 SSW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is J555 SSW safe to buy?

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