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S555 DDC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,903 mi
Last recorded15,903 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 DDC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 15,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 15,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 15,494 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 15,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 15,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 15,157 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 15,157 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 15,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 15,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,897 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,621 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 14,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 14,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 14,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,083 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,682 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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S555 DDC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S555 DDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S555 DDC registered?

S555 DDC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S555 DDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 DDC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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