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M901 TBU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,001 mi
Last recorded70,001 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM901 TBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,001 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,000 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

General under body corrosion

Long handbrake travel

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,000 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 70,000 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust section has slight blow

Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,000 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2005 70,000 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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M901 TBU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M901 TBU, 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 M901 TBU registered?

M901 TBU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is M901 TBU safe to buy?

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