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S5 WRH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,851 mi
Last recorded47,851 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 WRH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,136 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,554 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 37,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,849 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,849 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front door mirror damage

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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S5 WRH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S5 WRH, 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 S5 WRH registered?

S5 WRH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S5 WRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 WRH shows 7 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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