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L555 BTT

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,390 mi
Last recorded112,390 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 BTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 112,390 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,516 miles

Non-standard exhaust fitted

Rear seats removed

Upgraded brakes

Upgraded seat belts

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,918 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 103,102 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 103,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,535 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 101,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 89,620 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 BTT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L555 BTT, 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 L555 BTT registered?

L555 BTT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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