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L555 CEC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,471 mi
Last recorded137,471 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 CEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 137,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 135,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 127,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 123,816 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 123,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 123,126 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 122,637 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 115,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 109,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,377 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 102,377 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 95,956 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 81,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,260 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 CEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L555 CEC, 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 L555 CEC registered?

L555 CEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is L555 CEC safe to buy?

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