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S528 BKP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,224 mi
Last recorded50,224 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 BKP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,224 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,055 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 46,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,598 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 41,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 37,618 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,490 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 27,490 miles

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)

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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S528 BKP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S528 BKP, 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 S528 BKP registered?

S528 BKP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S528 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 BKP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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