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P555 AST

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,217 mi
Last recorded92,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 AST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 92,217 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 92,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,070 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2025 92,070 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 3 May 2023 91,662 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 91,662 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust emissions emitted. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,526 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,432 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,280 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,615 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,039 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,567 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 83,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,592 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 76,344 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 76,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,118 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 73,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,989 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,289 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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P555 AST is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 P555 AST, 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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P555 AST is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P555 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 AST shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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