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S161 TKL

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,182 mi
Last recorded130,182 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 TKL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 130,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2012 84,595 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 77,341 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,768 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 71,765 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,685 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 65,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,797 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 42,797 miles

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

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

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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S161 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S161 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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S161 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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