MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?
Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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