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P555 DHB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,973 mi
Last recorded149,973 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 DHB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 149,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs pitted

brake pipes corroded

rear subframe badly corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

underbody corroded

wipers need changing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 139,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 16 Jun 2010 139,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Jun 2009 123,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 108,827 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 12 Jul 2008 108,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 3 Apr 2007 101,436 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 91,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cut in nsf tyre not down to cord or ply

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 DHB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 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 P555 DHB, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P555 DHB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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