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N555 BAW

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,090 mi
Last recorded130,090 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti109,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 BAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 129,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,702 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 128,124 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 128,119 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2020 127,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2019 127,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 125,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,570 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 124,334 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 124,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 123,299 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 123,296 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 119,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 115,790 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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N555 BAW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti 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 Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 109,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N555 BAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N555 BAW registered?

N555 BAW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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