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N555 FUN

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

146,303 mi
Last recorded146,303 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 FUN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 146,303 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 145,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 143,935 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 141,093 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 139,827 miles

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

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 138,557 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 137,571 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 136,469 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 133,427 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 127,556 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 126,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,188 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 145,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 118,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 115,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,218 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 98,870 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 90,446 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 83,377 miles

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

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

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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N555 FUN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N555 FUN, 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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What year was N555 FUN registered?

N555 FUN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N555 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 FUN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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