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S799 XAG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,583 mi
Last recorded87,583 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 XAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,583 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,046 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 86,046 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,205 miles

Nearside Rear shocker weeping

exhaust heavily corroded/blowing slightly all over

Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os headlight slightly damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,619 miles

os headlight slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,294 miles

front brake pads low discs heavily corroded on inner faces

nsr tyre 3mm cracking and has nail init

osr tyre 2mm

rear brake pads low discs heavily corroded on inner and outer faces

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,812 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 65,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,541 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,931 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,622 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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S799 XAG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S799 XAG, 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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S799 XAG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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