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L555 WAX

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,335 mi
Last recorded123,335 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 WAX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 123,335 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,335 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Both (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Both (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly chafed Both rear and o/s/f not clipped in (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 122,055 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 116,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 110,726 miles

temp. cat fitted for test

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 WAX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAX, 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 WAX registered?

L555 WAX is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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