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E3 SEP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,392 mi
Last recorded143,392 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 SEP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 143,392 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 143,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 140,793 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 140,793 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 132,072 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 130,533 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 115,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front wipers worn [22] [16].

Pass 5 Jun 2010 115,050 miles

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

front wipers worn [22] [16].

Pass 23 May 2009 97,435 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes perished

nails in n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 27 May 2008 84,234 miles

o/s front driving lamp lens broken

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,059 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E3 SEP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E3 SEP, 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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E3 SEP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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