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S499 JGA

1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,794 mi
Last recorded126,794 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD94,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 JGA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 2000 AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 126,794 miles

offside front abs sensor insecure

offside front brake bind ?

Fail 31 Mar 2009 126,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front abs sensor insecure

offside front brake bind ?

Pass 9 Jan 2008 16,357 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 16,357 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 115,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 92,850 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

power steering belt starting to crack †

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?

Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,352
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 188
Registration plate lamp not working 154
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 96
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 81
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S499 JGA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 94,236 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 Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S499 JGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S499 JGA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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