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S555 RBS

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 RBS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 94,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 94,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 93,695 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 92,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 92,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 91,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 91,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 89,393 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 89,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 88,350 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 88,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 87,532 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 87,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,635 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 85,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,664 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 84,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 82,749 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 82,739 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 May 2006 78,441 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 RBS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S555 RBS, 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 S555 RBS registered?

S555 RBS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is S555 RBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 RBS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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