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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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,
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler pipe corroded and porous (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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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