MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
935,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint inner (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FROT FLOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front brake discs worn
slight play in o/s/f steering rack rack end
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front brake discs worn
slight play in o/s/f steering rack rack end
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P553 HBD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 P553 HBD, 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 P553 HBD registered?
P553 HBD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 August 1996.
Is P553 HBD safe to buy?
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