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R555 SMS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,601 mi
Last recorded82,601 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 SMS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 82,601 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 82,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,760 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,471 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,674 miles

nearside rear sill has been modified/repaired, structural strength not significantly weakened

offside rear sill has been modified/repaired, structural strength not significantly weakened

Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,660 miles

'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)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 45,660 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,310 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,370 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 32,607 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 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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