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S730 JTP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,799 mi
Last recorded38,799 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 JTP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 38,799 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,122 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,409 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 37,409 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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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S730 JTP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 S730 JTP, 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 S730 JTP registered?

S730 JTP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S730 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 JTP 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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