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1998 Subaru Impreza Gl

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,159 mi
Last recorded98,159 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl69,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 BTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 98,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 88,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to test prescribed areas

Fail 23 Mar 2007 88,361 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to test prescribed areas

Pass 21 Mar 2006 85,153 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,506
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 73
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 54
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R396 BTC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 69,255 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R396 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R396 BTC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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