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L555 SME

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,900 mi
Last recorded137,900 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 137,900 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded in several places

Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,026 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 133,026 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,973 miles

exhaust noise ?

n/s rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2013 132,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 129,987 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 129,987 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 126,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 121,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 110,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 110,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 106,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 100,307 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 91,149 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 SME 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 SME, 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 SME registered?

L555 SME is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is L555 SME safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 SME 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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