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N20 JFD

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,217 mi
Last recorded132,217 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 JFD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,217 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 132,217 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,039 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,590 miles

Exhaust noisy

Slight water leak from radiator

Fail 23 Oct 2015 131,581 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive co too high (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height front number plate (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres cut on inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres cut on inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust noisy

Slight water leak from radiator

Pass 21 Feb 2014 128,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 126,927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,132 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 123,180 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 119,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 119,936 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N20 JFD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N20 JFD, 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 N20 JFD registered?

N20 JFD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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