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L555 SOL

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 SOL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 98,104 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 94,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 94,046 miles

age related emissions test .[no cat fitted ]

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,949 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 90,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 89,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,326 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 88,326 miles

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 24 Jun 2010 86,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,571 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 83,571 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 79,524 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 SOL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 110,978 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 SOL, 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 33 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 SOL registered?

L555 SOL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 1993.

Is L555 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 SOL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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