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S896 KFV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,271 mi
Last recorded103,271 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 KFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 103,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 94,247 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 88,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 72,488 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 72,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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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S896 KFV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S896 KFV, 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 S896 KFV registered?

S896 KFV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S896 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 KFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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