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N555 SFC

1996 Subaru Imprezza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,755 mi
Last recorded173,755 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 SFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 173,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 164,693 miles

Oil leak

both front cv boots slight weeping

both front tyres low

both rear antiroll bar links poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2011 155,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sill covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2010 151,551 miles

Emissions tested as pre -cat .

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight grease seepage from offside & nearside front CV gaiters ( outer clips ?)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 145,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 145,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 135,476 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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N555 SFC is a 1996 Subaru Imprezza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N555 SFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N555 SFC registered?

N555 SFC is a 1996 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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