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L555 RRT

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,891 mi
Last recorded60,891 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 60,891 miles

Front flexie brake hoses not secured

Nearside Front anti roll bar fouling on steering rack

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2025 60,890 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front flexie brake hoses not secured

Nearside Front anti roll bar fouling on steering rack

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,344 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 58,788 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2016 58,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,633 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 RRT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RRT, 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 RRT registered?

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

Is L555 RRT safe to buy?

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