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S61 HCG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,176 mi
Last recorded131,176 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 HCG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 131,176 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 120,458 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,458 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,968 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 103,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 97,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 91,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,937 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,636 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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S61 HCG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S61 HCG, 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 S61 HCG registered?

S61 HCG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S61 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 HCG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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