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P555 HCC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 HCC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 104,497 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

heavily under sealed front to back

Fail 7 Aug 2025 104,497 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

heavily under sealed front to back

Pass 7 May 2024 104,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in under body sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Undercarriage corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 103,861 miles

various corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2021 103,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,066 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,381 miles

corrosion to various suspension components

Fail 15 Jan 2018 97,362 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,140 miles

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

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,209 miles

corrosion to rear suspension componants

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to rear suspension componants

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 90,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,310 miles

Air bag lamp on

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2010 85,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,471 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 64,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,700 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,897 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 HCC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HCC, 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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What year was P555 HCC registered?

P555 HCC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P555 HCC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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