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P555 MGB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,269 mi
Last recorded74,269 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 MGB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2025 74,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill/and closing sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill /and closing sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Severe corrosion of rear suspension components/brake back plates ,suspension bushes perished .

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has very deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has very deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

central brake light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2023 72,413 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Brake light not working

Chipped windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre low on pressure /cracking tread.

Severe corrosion of rear sub-frame and related suspension components arm and bushes worn /cracking splitting.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,533 miles

Offside Number plate light not working .

Fail 9 Feb 2022 71,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Stalk (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Number plate light not working .

Pass 13 Feb 2021 70,125 miles

Central Brake light not working

Rear shock absorbers weeping /weak .

Rear sub frame corroded

Various rear suspension components corroded .

Fail 12 Feb 2021 70,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords also exposed . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake light not working

Rear shock absorbers weeping /weak .

Rear sub frame corroded

Various rear suspension components corroded .

Washers frozen

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,454 miles

all suspension components are corroded

brake light in spoiler not working

Fail 11 Feb 2020 69,454 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake light in spoiler not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking / cuts ()

all suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,985 miles

clutch pedal is split / worn

Fail 13 Feb 2019 67,985 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal is split / worn

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,667 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp /weak

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 66,667 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers damp /weak

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges/low pressure

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,916 miles

chip in the windscreen

clutch pedal rubber is split worn

Fail 10 Feb 2017 64,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

chip in the windscreen

clutch pedal rubber is split worn

Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,115 miles

rear exhaust box is blowing

windscreen is chipped

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,815 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,070 miles

exhaust heat sheld is lose

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear diff mounting bushes are worn.

wiper blades are in poor condition.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,898 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 52,368 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 52,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust box slght blow .

stone chip in windscreen "a" zone under 10mm.

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 MGB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 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 MGB, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P555 MGB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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