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S970 BAP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,225 mi
Last recorded93,225 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 BAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,225 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,165 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,933 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,240 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 85,890 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 85,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play at the joint

Pass 6 May 2009 73,592 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 73,592 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 60,211 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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S970 BAP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S970 BAP, 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 S970 BAP registered?

S970 BAP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S970 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 BAP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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