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P555 RBS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,368 mi
Last recorded56,368 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 RBS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 56,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,124 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 54,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 54,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within 30cm of nearside front lower suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,628 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,628 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,043 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,292 miles

both front tyres worn low on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,528 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,365 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,322 miles

both rear brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,800 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside face

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,423 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,283 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,920 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 32,848 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 32,701 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 RBS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,555 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 RBS, 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 27 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 RBS registered?

P555 RBS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is P555 RBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 RBS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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