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S470 KGX

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,058 mi
Last recorded168,058 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 KGX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 168,058 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 166,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 166,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 160,684 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 157,516 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 157,515 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 148,914 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 148,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 142,933 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 133,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 123,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 102,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 97,595 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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S470 KGX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S470 KGX, 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 S470 KGX registered?

S470 KGX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S470 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 KGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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