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P555 GKS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,004 mi
Last recorded43,004 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 43,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 43,001 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 42,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,721 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 42,721 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,286 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 135,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 135,445 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 134,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 131,711 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 131,711 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 130,564 miles

Oil leak

suspension corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 127,279 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 124,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2013 124,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 122,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2012 122,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 110,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 105,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,991 miles

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

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2006 90,727 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 GKS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GKS, 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 GKS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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