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S89 APH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,102 mi
Last recorded126,102 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 APH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 126,102 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,003 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 112,038 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre has cuts but not showing cords

Pass 23 Oct 2010 112,038 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre has cuts but not showing cords

Fail 22 Oct 2009 103,551 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 103,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,920 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 83,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate small

Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,160 miles

note front registration plate is very small in size

Pass 27 Sep 2005 62,130 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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S89 APH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S89 APH, 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 S89 APH registered?

S89 APH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S89 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S89 APH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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