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R555 CAB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,557 mi
Last recorded85,557 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 CAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 85,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 84,628 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 84,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,605 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 82,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 81,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 81,134 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,559 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 76,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,889 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,912 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,407 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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R555 CAB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 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 R555 CAB, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R555 CAB registered?

R555 CAB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R555 CAB safe to buy?

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