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N897 LBM

1998 Subaru Impreza Gl

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,793 mi
Last recorded32,793 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl69,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 LBM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 32,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 32,791 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,661 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,072 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,478 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,014 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 21,959 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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,600 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,052 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,506
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 73
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 54
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N897 LBM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 69,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N897 LBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N897 LBM registered?

N897 LBM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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