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A10 ESY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,827 mi
Last recorded113,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ESY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 113,827 miles

slight play at rack.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 113,827 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play at rack.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise slight play on steering rack

rear light clusters are diferent from each other

Pass 30 Jan 2009 110,850 miles

advise slight play on steering rack

rear light clusters are diferent from each other

Pass 24 Dec 2007 108,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s rear inner sidelight has no fitting for bulb

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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A10 ESY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 ESY, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 ESY registered?

A10 ESY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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