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L653 THC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,839 mi
Last recorded155,839 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 THC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 155,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 155,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 147,169 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2009 147,149 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2008 140,916 miles

Oil leak

bolts missing off exhaust manifold

Fail 7 Dec 2007 140,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 138,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 133,542 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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L653 THC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L653 THC, 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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L653 THC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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