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S502 VAY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,030 mi
Last recorded110,030 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 VAY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 110,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 110,030 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,049 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,514 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 99,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,007 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,142 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 69,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,048 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,626 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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S502 VAY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc 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 S502 VAY, 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 S502 VAY registered?

S502 VAY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S502 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 VAY 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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