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S766 BBF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,293 mi
Last recorded131,293 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 BBF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 131,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r corroded & o/s/r corroded

play in wiper linkage

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2011 131,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r corroded & o/s/r corroded

play in wiper linkage

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2010 119,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,426 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)

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)

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

front struts/legs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear axle support bracket bushes worn

Pass 6 Sep 2006 79,159 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 79,159 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 69,130 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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S766 BBF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 S766 BBF, 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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S766 BBF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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