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L555 APW

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,448 mi
Last recorded177,448 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 APW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 177,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 177,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 175,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 173,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 170,196 miles

has slight corrosion on arches, sills and under body

Pass 15 Nov 2018 167,493 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 164,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 164,720 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 161,967 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 156,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 153,801 miles

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

n/s front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 28 Feb 2013 145,341 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 145,341 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 137,573 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in n/sf tyre wall

Fail 5 Sep 2011 137,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in n/sf tyre wall

Pass 13 Aug 2010 133,536 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 133,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 128,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 124,470 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 124,470 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 113,680 miles

reversing lights inop

Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,461 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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L555 APW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L555 APW, 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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L555 APW is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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