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N555 WRA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,052 mi
Last recorded51,052 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 WRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 51,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 41,625 miles

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

all tyres close to 2mm wear bars

Fail 7 Nov 2017 41,625 miles

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

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

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

all tyres close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,905 miles

Front tyres inner tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,902 miles

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

Front tyres inner tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,670 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,352 miles

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,044 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,052 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,949 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,886 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,864 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,512 miles

rear silencer corroded

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 WRA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WRA, 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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N555 WRA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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