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L555 NJW

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 NJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 85,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 85,692 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 85,457 miles

Brakes have corrosion

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 85,242 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 84,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 167,494 miles

brakes have corrosion

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,770 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,358 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,278 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,659 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 58,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,421 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 49,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NJW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJW, 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 NJW registered?

L555 NJW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is L555 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 NJW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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