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P729 AYG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,212 mi
Last recorded172,212 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 AYG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 172,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 170,246 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 168,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 166,636 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 156,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside mirror slightly insecure but still functional

non std exhaust system

number plate lights slightly discoloured

sill trims obscure full inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2013 147,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 195,117 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 184,295 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 184,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 172,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 158,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 132,494 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 132,694 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P729 AYG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P729 AYG, 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 P729 AYG registered?

P729 AYG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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