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N8 BGS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,878 mi
Last recorded158,878 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 BGS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 158,878 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroed

Pass 25 May 2011 151,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 145,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 134,746 miles

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2007 127,719 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 119,754 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 119,754 miles

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

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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N8 BGS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N8 BGS, 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 N8 BGS registered?

N8 BGS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is N8 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 BGS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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