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F12 SYL

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,882 mi
Last recorded182,882 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 SYL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 182,882 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODED

Fail 19 Mar 2026 182,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODED

Pass 2 Jul 2024 182,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 182,265 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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F12 SYL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F12 SYL, 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 F12 SYL registered?

F12 SYL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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