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J555 SWS

1995 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

222,941 mi
Last recorded222,941 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 SWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 222,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 213,857 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 198,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 177,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 158,907 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 113,652 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 65,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,944 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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J555 SWS is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 J555 SWS, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J555 SWS registered?

J555 SWS is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is J555 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 SWS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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