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S651 SBE

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,363 mi
Last recorded136,363 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 SBE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 136,363 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 134,940 miles

Oil leak

battery secured with tiewraps only

Pass 5 Nov 2013 131,805 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,883 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,757 miles

servce brake effort low

Pass 22 Jun 2009 100,998 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 100,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,595 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged but not showing a white light

pitting to o/s/r brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2005 65,990 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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S651 SBE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S651 SBE, 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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S651 SBE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S651 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S651 SBE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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