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S178 TKJ

1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,609 mi
Last recorded69,609 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD86,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 TKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 61,196 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 61,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

very bad oil leak from front of engine

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?

Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
8,330
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Registration plate lamp not working 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
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S178 TKJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 86,404 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 Gl AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S178 TKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S178 TKJ registered?

S178 TKJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S178 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 TKJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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