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R555 PAM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

159,859 mi
Last recorded159,859 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 159,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 157,413 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 156,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 154,928 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 153,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 149,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 146,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,734 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 136,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 136,094 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 129,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 116,410 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 20 Jul 2011 109,773 miles

offside brake disc outer face pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 103,139 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 103,137 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,628 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,719 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 PAM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PAM, 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 PAM registered?

R555 PAM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R555 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 PAM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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