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R555 RUS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,888 mi
Last recorded40,888 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 RUS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 40,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 39,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,911 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,166 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,918 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,223 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,836 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,813 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 21,789 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,015 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 18,427 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 RUS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,555 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 RUS, 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 27 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 RUS registered?

R555 RUS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is R555 RUS safe to buy?

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