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L488 XHW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 XHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2009 128,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 127,460 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 123,954 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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L488 XHW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L488 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 L488 XHW registered?

L488 XHW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is L488 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 XHW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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