MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Underside generally corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Underside generally corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear sill has been modified/repaired, structural strength not significantly weakened
offside rear sill has been modified/repaired, structural strength not significantly weakened
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers
'Flaking' corrosion to all front suspension, front brake disc back plates disingtegrate when touched.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre exhaust hangers corroded
Corrosion to fuel tank and straps that hold it
Front exhaust flange to centre exhaust corroded
Leak from rear differential
Nearside front sill corroded
Nearside rear sill corroded
Offside front sill has a corroded hole not in a prescribed area
Offside rear sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle has sustained some accident dammage to rear pannel
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside rear sill corroded
'Flaking' corrosion to all front suspension, front brake disc back plates disingtegrate when touched.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre exhaust hangers corroded
Corrosion to fuel tank and straps that hold it
Front exhaust flange to centre exhaust corroded
Leak from rear differential
Nearside front sill corroded
Nearside rear sill corroded
Offside front sill has a corroded hole not in a prescribed area
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle has sustained some accident dammage to rear pannel
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak from O/S/F driveshaft seal on gearbox
Oil leak from rear diff casing seal
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R555 SMS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 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 SMS, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R555 SMS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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