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M17 WRC

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,725 mi
Last recorded88,725 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,725 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,871 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,947 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 47,868 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,684 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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M17 WRC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

M17 WRC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M17 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 WRC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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