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L555 HEY

1999 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,417 mi
Last recorded161,417 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 HEY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 161,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 158,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 157,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 154,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 152,530 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 152,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 149,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 145,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 145,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,719 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 139,661 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 HEY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HEY, 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 L555 HEY registered?

L555 HEY is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L555 HEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 HEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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