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S597 JBL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,317 mi
Last recorded50,317 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 JBL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,317 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,274 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,091 miles

rear silencer weak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,627 miles

All suspension and brake components corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 47,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All suspension and brake components corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,693 miles

vehicle becoming rusty underneath

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,565 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,616 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,754 miles

steering pull to n/s

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,604 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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S597 JBL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S597 JBL, 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 S597 JBL registered?

S597 JBL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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