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R555 FUN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,944 mi
Last recorded22,944 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 FUN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 22,944 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 22,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,716 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,373 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 19,736 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,180 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,916 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,738 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 FUN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R555 FUN, 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 R555 FUN registered?

R555 FUN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R555 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 FUN shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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