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N555 RJB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,403 mi
Last recorded121,403 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 121,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 121,373 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 121,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front - center exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,220 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,177 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 121,070 miles

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 120,909 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 120,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 120,770 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 120,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,540 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 120,418 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 114,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,795 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,555 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 944,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,987 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 91,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 86,311 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 RJB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJB, 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 RJB registered?

N555 RJB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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