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S142 TKL

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,381 mi
Last recorded87,381 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 TKL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,381 miles

steering rack rubbers slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,172 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front inner c.v boot split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2007 78,172 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front inner c.v boot split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2006 72,058 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 72,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,456 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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S142 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S142 TKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S142 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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