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M507 YWL

1998 Subaru Impreza Gl

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,258 mi
Last recorded105,258 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl69,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM507 YWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,258 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2011 96,549 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 88,489 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

main beam warning light faulty

Fail 1 May 2010 88,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 87,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

modified rear exhaust fitted

offside + nearside front wiper blades split

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,506
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 73
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 54
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M507 YWL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 69,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M507 YWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M507 YWL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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