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L527 EWP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,129 mi
Last recorded139,129 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 EWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 139,129 miles

all susspension components corroded

both rear sill corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear drop link has slight play

rear arches corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 139,114 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 136,678 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 136,678 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 132,648 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 132,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 129,089 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear arches corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 124,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 124,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear brake pipes corroded/

centre brake light segment inop

engine oil level low

rear antirollbar drop link slight play x2

rear archs corroded/

Pass 26 May 2009 118,992 miles

front discs and pads wearing.

nearside front to back brake pipe corroding.

Pass 16 May 2008 112,968 miles

required full emissions test

Pass 31 May 2007 104,666 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 95,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L527 EWP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L527 EWP, 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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L527 EWP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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