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N5 TRG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 TRG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,109 miles

o/s and n/s sills starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jul 2012 102,108 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s sills starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,845 miles

Front brake calipers corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake callipers corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 100,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake calipers corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake callipers corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,826 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 97,822 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 85,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 77,719 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 72,679 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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N5 TRG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N5 TRG, 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 N5 TRG registered?

N5 TRG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is N5 TRG safe to buy?

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