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OYV 5Y

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,534 mi
Last recorded55,534 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYV 5Y
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 55,534 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped beam lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 55,430 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped beam lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 55,379 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,838 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 53,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 52,529 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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OYV 5Y is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYV 5Y, 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 OYV 5Y registered?

OYV 5Y is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is OYV 5Y safe to buy?

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