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A19 WRX

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Heal and toe wear to 'New' NSF tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

No visible Hazard lamp tell-tale, although slight audiable one can be heard

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil/fluid leak around steering rack

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Speedo dos not work

Steering allignment (tracking) is substantially out

NSR tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge. This is not a reason for rejection due to the decreased 'new' tread depth. Replacement is highly advisable

Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

No visible Hazard lamp tell-tale, although slight audiable one can be heard

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil/fluid leak around steering rack

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle requires 4 new tyres

NSR tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge. This is not a reason for rejection due to the decreased 'new' tread depth. Replacement is highly advisable

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

lamda sensers not canected

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2010 79,999 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on edges

lamda sensers not canected

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2009 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

body sill plastic covers fitted

imported vehicle , no exact match for bet test

o/s rear drive shaft inboard joint gaiter split

speedo inop( oddmeter)

Fail 5 May 2009 79,999 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

body colour change from silver to blue.-

brake pedal fitted with metal anti slip material.-

front o/s and n/s main chassis legs dented and bent.-

plastic covers fitted over body sills,-

rear o/s inner drive shaft boot torn.-

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,999 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2008 79,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,999 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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A19 WRX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 WRX, 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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A19 WRX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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