MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front caliper is slightly damaged but not considered dangerous
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
n/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing low outer edges
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs wearing on inner braking surface
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs wearing on inner braking surface
Front number plate has water damage
Rear brake pads low
back box corroded
battery insecure
both rear link arms worn
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front number plate has water damage
Rear brake pads low
back box corroded
battery insecure
both rear link arms worn
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/f tyre slight cut outer wall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight uneven wear on inner surface of O/S/F disc
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S553 AWP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S553 AWP, 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 S553 AWP registered?
S553 AWP is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 1999.
Is S553 AWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S553 AWP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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