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L431 XHW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,330 mi
Last recorded107,330 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 XHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 107,330 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 107,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2011 154,758 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 149,613 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 141,113 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 132,624 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 127,345 miles

HEADLAMP PATTERNS POOR. EXHAUST NOISY (MODIFIED PARTS FITTED). EMISSIONS JUST ACHIEVED (WIDE RANGE UPTO 3.4% C/O READING DOWN TO JUST BELOW PASS LEVEL)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 117,547 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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L431 XHW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L431 XHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L431 XHW registered?

L431 XHW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is L431 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L431 XHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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