MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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damage to both sides outer sills and corrosion to sills and floor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?
Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L179 WAV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 69,255 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 Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L179 WAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Impreza Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L179 WAV registered?
L179 WAV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is L179 WAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L179 WAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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