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L555 WCC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

9,582 mi
Last recorded9,582 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 WCC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 9,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 9,582 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 9,582 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 9,586 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 9,582 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 9,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 8,474 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 8,286 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 7,393 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

underside covered in underseal, unable to inspect

vehicle modified, rally

Pass 26 May 2017 6,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

harness type seat belts fitted

roll cage fitted

underguards fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 4,873 miles

harnessess fitted

roll cage fitted

underguards fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 4,873 miles

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

harnessess fitted

roll cage fitted

underguards fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 3,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

harnesess fitted

roll cage fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 3,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

harnessess fitted

roll cage fitted

sill covers fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2012 157,484 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 100,734 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

interior mirror missing

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Fail 15 Aug 2009 100,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

interior mirror missing

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,722 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general light corrosion under vehicle

light missfire at top end revs

Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 84,448 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 84,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 83,194 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 WCC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 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 WCC, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L555 WCC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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