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FFM 4X

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,212 mi
Last recorded147,212 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFM 4X
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 147,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both offside tyres have slight cracks

Fail 20 May 2013 147,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all tyres have slight cracks

Pass 21 May 2012 143,568 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight cracks

offside front tyre has slight cracks

Fail 21 May 2012 143,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has slight cracks

offside front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 7 May 2011 138,830 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 138,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2010 134,336 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake components corroded

rear brake disks scored

rear brake pipes badly corroded

rear exaust in poor condition

rear sub frame bushes worn

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 134,336 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake components corroded

rear brake disks scored

rear brake pipes badly corroded

rear exaust in poor condition

rear sub frame bushes worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2009 129,932 miles

o/s/f fog lamp missing

Pass 23 May 2008 123,725 miles

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 May 2007 118,576 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 109,916 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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FFM 4X 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 66.7%.

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 FFM 4X, 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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FFM 4X is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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