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R555 CCH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 CCH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ GOOD CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE RE PRESSURE CHECK PREVENTIVE MAINTANCE REQ IN NEAR FUTURE

Fail 7 Feb 2015 101,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ GOOD CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE RE PRESSURE CHECK PREVENTIVE MAINTANCE REQ IN NEAR FUTURE

Fail 6 Feb 2015 101,134 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,207 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 138,162 miles

front & rear discs slightly rusty. rear sills slight damage. under-trays & covers fitted.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 138,162 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front & rear discs slightly rusty. rear sills slight damage. under-trays & covers fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 130,673 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 130,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 124,427 miles

n/s/r light lens chipped corrosion rear brake discs front flexible brake hoses cable tied to stuts n/s/f tyre on limit cut in o/s/r tyre tread n/s/r top strut mount slight play n/s/f anti roll link touches steering arm on full lock pedal rubbers worn

Fail 17 Sep 2010 124,272 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion rear brake discs front flexible brake hoses cable tied to struts n/s/f tyre on limit inner edge knock n/s/r shock o/s/r slow to return cut in o/s/r tyre n/s/f anti roll link touches steering arm on full lock n/s/r seat belt not checked chil

Pass 18 Sep 2009 117,294 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 117,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 114,169 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 104,945 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 104,945 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

turbo mounting to down pipe bolt missing

Pass 5 May 2007 96,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2007 96,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 87,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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 CCH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R555 CCH, 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 CCH registered?

R555 CCH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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