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AKZ 7487

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 7487
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion on both front lower suspension arms

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,131 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear sub frame

engine covers fitted

nearside front brake tight

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 8,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking a round front brake caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear sub frame

engine covers fitted

nearside front brake tight

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,744 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all suspension bushes starting to crack and perish

sill covers fitted my be hiding more corrosion

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 15,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes starting to crack and perish

sill covers fitted my be hiding more corrosion

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

L C D display on milage starting to become unreadable

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 113,668 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

L C D display on milage starting to become unreadable

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel cyclinder very corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,209 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn switch slightly insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

rear cross member starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes worn close to limit

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

oil leak

rear cross member starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bushes

steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Fail 23 Feb 2012 105,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bushes

steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2011 100,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

oil leak

rear cross member starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bush

Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,764 miles

airbag light on

offside wiper blade starting to split

sill covers fitted

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

brakes grab slightly

sill covers fitted

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bush near to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

nearside front brake pads getting low

nearside wiper blade starting to split

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2007 75,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light staying on

both front tyre treads perishing

nearside front brake pads worn low

sill covers fitted

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,567 miles

offside front brake binding near to limit

sill covers fitted

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 7487 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 7487, 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 7487 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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