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K555 LCR

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 LCR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 103,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer poor

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

sill covers fitted

underside floor/chassis and rear inner arches covered in underseal

Fail 14 Jul 2021 102,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer poor

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

sill covers fitted

underside floor/chassis and rear inner arches covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside arm corroded

under car is corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 102,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at nearside rear wheel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides rear, upper, inner wings (panels) corroded and holed. not considered to be structural

park brake effort borderline pass

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,836 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 101,836 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,156 miles

park brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,870 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 97,596 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f sill corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 95,271 miles

o/s/r outter sill thin with corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s front sill corroded

o/s front sill holed and corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 94,937 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s front sill corroded

o/s front sill holed and corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,475 miles

front tyre size different to rear

Pass 17 May 2010 86,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 May 2010 86,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2009 80,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 73,937 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,051 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 63,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K555 LCR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 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 K555 LCR, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K555 LCR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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