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YEC 1S

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,394 mi
Last recorded53,394 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEC 1S
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 53,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 52,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 51,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,533 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,956 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 49,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,798 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 48,798 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,353 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,074 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,190 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,958 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,349 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,986 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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YEC 1S is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YEC 1S, 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 YEC 1S registered?

YEC 1S is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is YEC 1S safe to buy?

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