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N555 NJS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,759 mi
Last recorded146,759 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 NJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 146,759 miles

exhaust noisy

rear seats missing

Fail 14 May 2012 146,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust noisy

rear seats missing

Pass 13 May 2011 138,585 miles

exhaust loud

no rear seats fitted

Fail 12 May 2011 138,583 miles

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

exhaust loud

no rear seats fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 125,137 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 125,125 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 125,047 miles

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted not allowing complete inspection of sills

Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,096 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 103,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 96,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,228 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 NJS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,555 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 N555 NJS, 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 27 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 NJS registered?

N555 NJS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is N555 NJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 NJS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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