MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear (4.1.E.1)
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)
General surface corrosion
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
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)
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)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on edges
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brakes tapley tested only permanent 4x4
rear diff oil leak
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear diff seal leaking
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
Non STD springs fitted
knocking noise to rear when going in reverse/vibration. no visual defects found
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
front no. plate wrong size
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front no. plate wrong size
FRONT NUMBER PLATE INCORRECT SIZE
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)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE INCORRECT SIZE
battery insecure
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
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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.
Is M555 REW safe to buy?
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