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P555 SYD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,268 mi
Last recorded154,268 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 SYD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 154,268 miles

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

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushe s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side surface

Fail 14 Apr 2026 154,268 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushe s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side surface

Pass 15 Apr 2025 149,927 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive also rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

general corrosion underside vehicle - nearside rear arch, suspension components,

Pass 10 Apr 2024 148,270 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 148,258 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to rear suspension

Corrosion to shock bodies

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

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake performance poor for model. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 145,850 miles

Corrosion to all coils springs

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear suspension

Corrosion to shock bodies

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad warning device about to touch disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake poor only 55% (1.2.1 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2023 145,846 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear suspension

Corrosion to shock bodies

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads warning about to touch disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill cover fitted preventing full examination of vehicle .

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake 55% (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake 20% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 142,996 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both chassis rails damaged

Rear corrosion to subframe

Rear corrosion to suspension arms

corrosion to shock bodies

corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2022 142,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both chassis rails damaged

Rear corrosion to subframe

Rear corrosion to suspension arms

corrosion to shock bodies

corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2021 138,812 miles

Both front chassis rails damaged

Corrosion to rear subframe

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Some corrosion to steel brake pipes

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to shock bodies

corrosion to suspension arms

n/s/r tyre close to suspension unit

Fail 3 Feb 2021 138,808 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Various mounts broken or fallen off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre being cut by wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre being cut by wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle floor to inner sill rotted out (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre being cut by wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis rail various (5.3.6 (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 rotted through (5.3.6 (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 upper suspension mount inner wing rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to all steel brake pipes

All brake discs corroded inner face

Both chassis rails damaged

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

corrosion to all suspension arms

corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion to shock bodies

corrosion to soil springs

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,461 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 128,527 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 128,527 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler pipe corroded and porous (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 125,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,059 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 122,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,275 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 118,247 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 112,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 112,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 115,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 114,782 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,703 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 111,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 108,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 105,252 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 101,356 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 SYD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYD, 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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P555 SYD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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