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F20 HEW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,857 mi
Last recorded84,857 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 HEW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 84,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 84,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,235 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 82,795 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

CHASSIS CORRODED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

CHASSIS CORRODED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,179 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,728 miles

all brake discs starting to corrode

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,596 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,669 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 76,668 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,165 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 75,412 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspensions arms slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,412 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspensions arms slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 15 Jul 2006 60,988 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 60,988 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 56,729 miles

old origanal lights refitted.

Fail 12 Jul 2005 56,620 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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F20 HEW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F20 HEW, 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 F20 HEW registered?

F20 HEW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F20 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 HEW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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