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L578 XHW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,291 mi
Last recorded153,291 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 XHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 153,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 149,746 miles

corrosion to sills

Fail 15 Aug 2022 149,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 149,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 146,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outersills dented front & rear

Fail 5 Nov 2018 146,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outersills dented front & rear

Pass 9 Nov 2017 141,945 miles

engine leaking oil

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 5 Oct 2016 139,422 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

braided brake hoses fitted

fuel pipes corroded

poor repair to front exhaust support

Fail 3 Oct 2016 139,420 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

braided brake hoses fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2006 139,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 139,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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L578 XHW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L578 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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L578 XHW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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