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P555 WRS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,475 mi
Last recorded101,475 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 WRS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 101,475 miles

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Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,213 miles

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Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,465 miles

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Pass 18 Mar 2022 100,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,100 miles

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Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,989 miles

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Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 106,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 93,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 88,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 88,115 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 81,003 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 WRS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WRS, 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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What year was P555 WRS registered?

P555 WRS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P555 WRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 WRS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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