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L555 JPS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,512 mi
Last recorded142,512 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 JPS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 142,512 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 142,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 141,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 139,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 138,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 137,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 125,631 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 125,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 103,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 103,733 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 88,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 88,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 JPS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L555 JPS registered?

L555 JPS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is L555 JPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 JPS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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