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S838 ETV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,310 mi
Last recorded105,310 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 ETV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,310 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,108 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 95,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 88,107 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2006 85,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S838 ETV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S838 ETV, 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 S838 ETV registered?

S838 ETV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S838 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 ETV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S838 ETV have outstanding finance?

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