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M323 VAJ

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,331 mi
Last recorded105,331 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM323 VAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 182,941 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 137,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 137,960 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 143,107 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre sidewalls perished

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 31 Jan 2012 143,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre sidewalls perished

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 30 Nov 2010 141,420 miles

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

cannot fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 30 Nov 2010 141,420 miles

cannot fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Nov 2009 139,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 131,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 120,635 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 120,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 108,452 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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M323 VAJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,000cc 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 M323 VAJ, 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 M323 VAJ registered?

M323 VAJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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