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N555 KGB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,681 mi
Last recorded117,681 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 117,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 116,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,034 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,764 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 113,040 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 112,379 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2015 110,010 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 107,301 miles

centre exhaust corroded and slightly leaking exhaust gases

Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,688 miles

both rear anti roll bar link top bush's has slighlt play to the outer casing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,634 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 97,943 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 97,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 95,584 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 89,963 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 83,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,928 miles

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)

exhaust shield cracked

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 KGB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KGB, 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 KGB registered?

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

Is N555 KGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 KGB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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