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S899 AWV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,546 mi
Last recorded89,546 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 AWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,546 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight blow from rear exhaust box and in poor condition.

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link bushes.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 96,012 miles

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

rear seats removed

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,912 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 18 Jul 2009 90,105 miles

Slight roughness from near side rear wheel bearing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,779 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,094 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 71,092 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front indicator lens cracked

Rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition

Slight blow from front pipe area

Pass 27 Jul 2006 64,207 miles

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

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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S899 AWV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S899 AWV, 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 S899 AWV registered?

S899 AWV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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