MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filler pipes corroded
o/s/r strut top mount hitting body
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
fuel filler pipes corroded
o/s/r strut top mount hitting body
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear boot floor damadged
Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear tyres near minimum tread depth
front tyres scrubbing on edges
no front number plate fitted only lettters on spoiler
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P550 LSN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 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 P550 LSN, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P550 LSN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 June 1997.
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