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L555 VRN

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,270 mi
Last recorded106,270 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 VRN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 106,270 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 105,235 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel leak fuel filter pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 103,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2024 103,463 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,336 miles

Nearside Rear Sill slightly corroded

Offside Sill slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear back plates corroded [ brakes ]

Fail 13 Nov 2020 96,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,875 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill and arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,457 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,018 miles

Coolant pipe at lower front of engine is corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/central section joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Has damage to windscreen outside the swept area

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside rear wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant pipe at lower front of engine is corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/central section joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Has damage to windscreen outside the swept area

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside rear wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,037 miles

Coolant pipe,and clip, corroded at front of engine

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Has a chip in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,734 miles

Has a chip in the windscreen outside the swept area

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,734 miles

Has a chip in the windscreen outside the swept area

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,451 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 80,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,974 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,865 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 65,842 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,085 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 VRN is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 VRN, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L555 VRN is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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