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P555 EMP

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,443 mi
Last recorded32,443 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 EMP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 32,443 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,281 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 31,890 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 31,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,437 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,896 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 30,046 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 28,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,013 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,541 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,574 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 EMP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 EMP, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P555 EMP registered?

P555 EMP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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The MOT history for P555 EMP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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