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WAZ 4480

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,391 mi
Last recorded40,391 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 4480
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 40,391 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 39,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 39,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,953 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 38,953 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 May 2020 37,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 33,543 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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WAZ 4480 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WAZ 4480, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAZ 4480 registered?

WAZ 4480 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is WAZ 4480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 4480 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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