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R555 NGL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,113 mi
Last recorded123,113 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 NGL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 123,113 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 121,278 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 120,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 118,539 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 115,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 115,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 NGL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R555 NGL, 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 NGL registered?

R555 NGL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R555 NGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 NGL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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