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S603 BWP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,020 mi
Last recorded153,020 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 BWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 153,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 150,875 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 148,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 143,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 137,802 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 134,291 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 134,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 127,038 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres wear on inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2010 127,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres wear on inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged

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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S603 BWP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S603 BWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S603 BWP registered?

S603 BWP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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