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M555 REW

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,081 mi
Last recorded123,081 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,081 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 122,927 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner valance behind the wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,156 miles

General surface corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,435 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,691 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has surface cracks

Nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre has surface cracks

Nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,520 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,475 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2011 107,472 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2010 102,029 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray area becoming corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 102,029 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray area becoming corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 98,588 miles

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

brakes tapley tested only permanent 4x4

rear diff oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2009 98,588 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

brakes tapley tested only permanent 4x4

rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 95,698 miles

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

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2008 95,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2007 92,695 miles

Non STD springs fitted

knocking noise to rear when going in reverse/vibration. no visual defects found

Fail 20 Nov 2007 92,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non STD springs fitted

knocking noise to rear when going in reverse/vibration. no visual defects found

Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,134 miles

front no. plate wrong size

Fail 22 Nov 2006 90,134 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front no. plate wrong size

Pass 21 Nov 2005 87,265 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE INCORRECT SIZE

Fail 21 Nov 2005 87,265 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE INCORRECT SIZE

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005

FRONT NUMBER PLATE INCORRECT SIZE

battery insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2005

FRONT NUMBER PLATE INCORRECT SIZE

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)

battery insecure

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 REW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 M555 REW, 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 REW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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