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DRS 652

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,933 mi
Last recorded153,933 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 652
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 153,933 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 153,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

slight brake bind nearside front

slight corrosion on roof not within structual point

Pass 17 Dec 2013 152,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 152,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 151,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal deteriorated

tyre`s wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 149,540 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

front anti rollbar bushes worn [both sides]

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f dipped beam pattern poor

o/s/f and n/s/f shockabsorber bodies corroded

o/s/f side repeater lens damaged

o/s/r shock absorber weak

one element of centre rear stop lamp not working

rear anti roll bar bushes worn [both sides]

rear brake discs corroded

various corroded brake pipes

windscreen minor damage n/s/f

Fail 22 Dec 2011 149,540 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

front anti rollbar bushes worn [both sides]

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f dipped beam pattern poor

o/s/f and n/s/f shockabsorber bodies corroded

o/s/f side repeater lens damaged

o/s/r shock absorber weak

one element of centre rear stop lamp not working

rear anti roll bar bushes worn [both sides]

rear brake discs corroded

various corroded brake pipes

windscreen minor damage n/s/f

Pass 17 Jan 2011 149,316 miles

brake pedal pad worn

clutch pedal pad missing

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre inner shoulder low

o/s/f trye inner shoulder low

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2010 146,059 miles

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

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber poor

cambelt last changed?

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system in poor condition

front suspension struts very rusty - advise replacement

offside front driving light damaged and condensated

rear tyres worn close to limit on both edges

reverse lights inoperative

various damage to vehicle underside

various rusty brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2010 146,059 miles

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber poor

cambelt last changed?

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system in poor condition

front suspension struts very rusty - advise replacement

offside front driving light damaged and condensated

rear tyres worn close to limit on both edges

reverse lights inoperative

various damage to vehicle underside

various rusty brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2009 141,941 miles

battery insecure

cambelt last changed?

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front fog light lense holed

offside rear and both front suspension struts rusty

offside repeater light lense damaged

outer skin of rear exhaust section poor

rear of nearside sill panel damaged

reversing lights in operative

slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2008 135,398 miles

both front and both rear suspension struts rusty

brake and clutch pedal rubbers in poor condition

brake servo rusty

cambelt last changed?

nearside headlamp beam image poor

reversing lights inoperative

Pass 9 Jan 2007 127,513 miles

both front and both rear suspension struts rusty

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

cambelt last changed?

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front brake disc rusty

offside front fog lamp lense holed and condensated

offside rear lamp condensated

offside repeater lamp lense damaged

rear exhaust section rusty

restricted view of vehicle underside due to undertray

reversing lamps inoperative

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jan 2006 118,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside headlamp aim on min level

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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DRS 652 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DRS 652, 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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DRS 652 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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