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N555 RBS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,623 mi
Last recorded64,623 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 RBS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 64,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 64,508 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 64,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,294 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,318 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,226 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,700 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

rear tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,700 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

rear tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,692 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,401 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 43,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 41,162 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,162 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 17 May 2005 31,776 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 RBS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RBS, 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 RBS registered?

N555 RBS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is N555 RBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 RBS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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