MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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N198 MBV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 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 N198 MBV, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N198 MBV registered?
N198 MBV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 1996.
Is N198 MBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N198 MBV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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