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N555 TBO

1999 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,438 mi
Last recorded150,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 TBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 150,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 150,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 147,607 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 143,799 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 143,799 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 140,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,293 miles

all four brake discs slight corrosion

both rear top shocker mountings slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 131,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registation lamps poor condition.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 126,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 126,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 116,517 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 May 2009 105,781 miles

o/s/f ball joint gaitor split

Pass 14 Jun 2008 95,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,542 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 84,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 73,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 63,801 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 63,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TBO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TBO, 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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N555 TBO is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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