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R555 PAE

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,866 mi
Last recorded13,866 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 PAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 13,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 13,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 13,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 13,600 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 13,578 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 13,564 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 13,550 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 13,523 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,251 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,159 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,918 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,831 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 12,652 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 PAE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PAE, 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 PAE registered?

R555 PAE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R555 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 PAE shows 20 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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