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M555 DEE

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,752 mi
Last recorded144,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 DEE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 144,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 144,738 miles

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

Offside outer sill panel corroded

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

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

sill covers fitted

underbody heavily covered in underseal in places

Pass 3 Aug 2020 144,600 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,528 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 144,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 144,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 144,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 144,354 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2015 144,204 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 144,203 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)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 143,765 miles

Fuel filler breather pipe slightly corroded

Wipers incorrectly adjusted ( hits A post )

Fail 5 Aug 2014 143,765 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel filler breather pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wipers incorrectly adjusted ( hits A post )

Pass 21 May 2013 143,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear shockers weak

outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 141,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 139,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 139,397 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 139,232 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 138,811 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 131,404 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 127,554 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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M555 DEE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 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 M555 DEE, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M555 DEE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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