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M530 TDB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,255 mi
Last recorded107,255 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM530 TDB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 107,255 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 107,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 107,201 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 106,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,999 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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M530 TDB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M530 TDB, 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 M530 TDB registered?

M530 TDB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is M530 TDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M530 TDB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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