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K555 SUB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

121,426 mi
Last recorded121,426 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,426 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,405 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 121,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 121,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 120,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 120,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 120,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 118,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 116,162 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 112,094 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 109,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 106,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 97,084 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 87,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 82,405 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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K555 SUB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 K555 SUB, 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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What year was K555 SUB registered?

K555 SUB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is K555 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 SUB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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