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S555 SWB

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,672 mi
Last recorded172,672 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 172,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 169,493 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 165,685 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 161,264 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 150,638 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 150,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 143,296 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 136,423 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 136,423 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 130,850 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 124,276 miles

release mechanism for petrol cap flap requires attention

Pass 2 May 2007 117,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front + rear brake pads are very low

Pass 26 Jul 2006 107,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 107,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

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 SWB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SWB, 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 SWB registered?

S555 SWB is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is S555 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 SWB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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