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S418 KBA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,345 mi
Last recorded107,345 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 KBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 107,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 107,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 106,976 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,974 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 102,169 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 90,867 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 84,789 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 84,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 83,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 81,580 miles

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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S418 KBA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S418 KBA, 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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S418 KBA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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