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P554 LRX

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,454 mi
Last recorded166,454 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 166,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 165,402 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 165,399 miles

Offside Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 161,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 157,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 151,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 143,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,365 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 139,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 134,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 126,073 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 124,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 118,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 116,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 116,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 113,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 107,814 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,755 miles

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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P554 LRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P554 LRX, 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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P554 LRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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