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N597 AHP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 AHP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,790 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 92,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,618 miles

advice hazard switch intermittent fault?

Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advice hazard switch intermittent fault?

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

outer sills shielded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 82,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills shielded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2013 68,898 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 68,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 68,743 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 68,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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N597 AHP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N597 AHP, 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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N597 AHP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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