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P800 BJS

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,208 mi
Last recorded78,208 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP800 BJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,208 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,204 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,195 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2012 67,171 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,687 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 59,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,211 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

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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P800 BJS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P800 BJS, 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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P800 BJS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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