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S429 APF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,818 mi
Last recorded75,818 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 APF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,818 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,293 miles

Slight oil leak possibly coming from engine sump

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,828 miles

exhaust back box very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,898 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The rear exhaust box is very rusty.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,200 miles

The rear exhaust box is very rusty.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,367 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,215 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 37,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 33,700 miles

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,700 miles

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

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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S429 APF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S429 APF, 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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What year was S429 APF registered?

S429 APF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 1998.

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