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S897 MVY

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 MVY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 75,325 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 70,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non standard exhaust fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non standard exhaust fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,243 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,834 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 58,829 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,448 miles

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

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

osf wheel,lock to lock touches side skirt body kit

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2008 52,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osf wheel,lock to lock touches side skirt body kit

slight oil leak

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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S897 MVY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S897 MVY, 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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S897 MVY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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