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S497 SBD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,169 mi
Last recorded140,169 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 SBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 140,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 139,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 139,361 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 139,361 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,308 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non standard exhaust fitted ; noisy

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 10 Dec 2015 138,184 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak at engine

Pass 21 Oct 2014 131,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 131,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 128,528 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 128,528 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 127,468 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 126,894 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 122,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 118,430 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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S497 SBD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S497 SBD, 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 S497 SBD registered?

S497 SBD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S497 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 SBD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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