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S490 XDP

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,397 mi
Last recorded122,397 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 XDP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,397 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 120,336 miles

page 7.3 reference personal imports co.3.5 hc1200

Pass 18 Sep 2010 112,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 99,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S490 XDP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S490 XDP, 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 S490 XDP registered?

S490 XDP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S490 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 XDP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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