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S47 TMY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 TMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 105,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 98,087 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 98,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 95,127 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

noise from rear bearing

weer on both rear and front brake disc faces but performance ok

Pass 25 Apr 2009 90,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 60,362 miles

nearside front head lamp aim slightly high

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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S47 TMY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S47 TMY, 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 S47 TMY registered?

S47 TMY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S47 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S47 TMY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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