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S7 BKB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,589 mi
Last recorded53,589 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 BKB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,493 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 52,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,731 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,589 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,412 miles

n/s front fog lamp broken

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

excessive splits/cracks in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,338 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 15,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,317 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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S7 BKB 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 S7 BKB, 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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S7 BKB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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