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P555 BML

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,646 mi
Last recorded115,646 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 115,646 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2016 115,033 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 115,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,258 miles

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE INNER/OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,720 miles

Offside & nearside inner / outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 110,173 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 110,170 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,584 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 106,834 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 103,495 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 99,651 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 99,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 93,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,101 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 84,276 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 BML is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BML, 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 BML is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P555 BML shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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