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S746 MVY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,334 mi
Last recorded87,334 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 MVY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 84,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 84,630 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,495 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,697 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 58,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,338 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 54,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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S746 MVY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S746 MVY, 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 S746 MVY registered?

S746 MVY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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