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P555 RAA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,718 mi
Last recorded170,718 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 RAA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 170,718 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

age cracks too tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2011 165,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

door sill covers fitted

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre has chunk out of side wall not exposing cords

rear discs corroded

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2009 161,128 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake disc in very poor condition on inner surface

Offside rear outer tyre wall damadged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering noisey in operation

suspention modified/lowered

Fail 11 Nov 2009 161,120 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake disc in very poor condition on inner surface

Offside rear outer tyre wall damadged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering noisey in operation

suspention modified/lowered

Pass 11 Nov 2008 156,094 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 156,094 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake discs corroded o/s/f bad

both front anti roll bar link bushs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2007 151,762 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 147,338 miles

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

floor damaged/pushed up on n/s/f+o/s/f suspect tyre fitter jack damage.

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 RAA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RAA, 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 RAA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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