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N555 GPN

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,907 mi
Last recorded107,907 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 GPN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 107,907 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 107,623 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 107,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 107,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 106,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 106,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 105,769 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 105,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,338 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 100,305 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,749 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 93,446 miles

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

Rear seats have been removed so rear seat belts not checked

Fail 12 Feb 2011 93,376 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear seats have been removed so rear seat belts not checked

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 87,600 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,426 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 81,426 miles

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

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 GPN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GPN, 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 GPN registered?

N555 GPN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N555 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 GPN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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