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L464 XHW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL464 XHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,632 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,324 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside rear quarter panel starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs, antiroll bars and suspension arms starting to rust

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,126 miles

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside rear quarter panel starting to rust

rear footbrake performance slightly low

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,583 miles

check front inner brake pads

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front inner driveshaft boot starting to perish

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre tread has a nail in it

suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,537 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,017 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

rear antiroll bar starting to rust and links slight movement

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,302 miles

front and rear coil springs starting to rust

front driveshaft boots starting to perish

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear foglamp starting to discolour

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,380 miles

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Fail 15 Aug 2007 60,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,681 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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L464 XHW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L464 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.

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What year was L464 XHW registered?

L464 XHW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is L464 XHW safe to buy?

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