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N555 GAT

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,838 mi
Last recorded158,838 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 GAT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 158,838 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 158,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

fuel filler corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 155,790 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 152,292 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,530 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 140,970 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 135,872 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,484 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 127,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 117,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 101,910 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,638 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,881 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 83,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 21 Dec 2009 72,551 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 61,179 miles

CENTRE LOWER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A SMALL OBJECT ON THE SCREEN..NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AT ITS HIGHIST LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,737 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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N555 GAT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 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 GAT, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N555 GAT registered?

N555 GAT is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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The MOT history for N555 GAT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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