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L555 BOT

1995 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,200 mi
Last recorded122,200 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 BOT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 122,200 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 121,721 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 115,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 110,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,336 miles

grease found on nearside outer c.v.gaiter. no splits found at test

nearside front flexi brake hose has securing clip missing but hose still secure/has free movement

nearside rear flexi brake hose securing clip missing but hose still secure/has free movement

offside front flexi brake hose has securing clip missing but still secure/has free movement

offside front tyre worn on inner tread edge

offside rear flexi brake hose securing clip missing but hose still secure/has free movement

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2011 99,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

grease found on nearside outer c.v.gaiter. no splits found at test

nearside front flexi brake hose has securing clip missing but hose still secure/has free movement

nearside rear flexi brake hose securing clip missing but hose still secure/has free movement

offside front flexi brake hose has securing clip missing but still secure/has free movement

offside front tyre worn on inner tread edge

offside rear flexi brake hose securing clip missing but hose still secure/has free movement

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2010 99,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Advanced wear on all brake discs

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 99,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2008 98,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 92,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,178 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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L555 BOT is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L555 BOT, 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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L555 BOT is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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