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M17 SAX

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,157 mi
Last recorded76,157 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 SAX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 76,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,002 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 75,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 75,693 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 75,257 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 74,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing appears close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing appears close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 74,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake is binding requires repairs

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked requires replacement

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,139 miles

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

n/s front wheel binding

rear and o/s front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 72,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 72,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,179 miles

n/s front wheel binding slightly

o/s front sill lip danaged

sill covers fitted

slight blow to centre pipe

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,644 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 69,644 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,982 miles

3D honeycombe number plates fitted

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,459 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 64,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 53,826 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 53,809 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2005 53,789 miles

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

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

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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M17 SAX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M17 SAX, 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 M17 SAX registered?

M17 SAX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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