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L555 EPF

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,838 mi
Last recorded137,838 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 EPF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 137,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 137,560 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 137,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 137,399 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 137,120 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 137,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 136,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 136,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 135,465 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 135,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 135,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 135,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 134,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 133,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 133,124 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 131,196 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 EPF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF registered?

L555 EPF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is L555 EPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 EPF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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