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AKZ 6445

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,025 mi
Last recorded162,025 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 6445
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,025 miles

Minor exhaust blow

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 157,901 miles

Minor exhaust blow at front

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2015 153,032 miles

N/s front tyre cracking in several places

Some play in both front suspension, lower wishbone, rear bushes but not to excess

Fail 22 Oct 2015 153,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

N/s front tyre cracking in several places

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some play in both front suspension, lower wishbone, rear bushes but not to excess

Pass 5 Nov 2014 148,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 142,886 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 132,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 141,919 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 141,911 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 141,898 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 138,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

drivers seat belt has slight fraying

rear crossmember has corroision

rear suspensipon front trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 27 Jan 2009 138,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

drivers seat belt has slight fraying

rear crossmember has corroision

rear suspensipon front trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Feb 2008 131,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 127,196 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 119,555 miles

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

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

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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AKZ 6445 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AKZ 6445, 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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AKZ 6445 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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