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S555 SDT

2001 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,491 mi
Last recorded94,491 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 SDT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 79,844 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 76,769 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,908 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet safety latch siezed ,secured by locking bonnet pins

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,964 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,329 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,839 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 25,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SDT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 S555 SDT, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S555 SDT registered?

S555 SDT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is S555 SDT safe to buy?

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