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M362 ROS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM362 ROS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026
Pass 15 Feb 2025
Pass 30 Jan 2024
Pass 15 Feb 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint split pin missing

Nearside Front Mirror missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front one Steering wheel bolt missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023

Front Side repeater not working BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working And TELL-TAIL NOT Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint split pin missing

Nearside Front Mirror missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front one Steering wheel bolt missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021
Pass 4 Jun 2018
Pass 5 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim repaired by welding (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim repaired by welding (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013
Pass 27 Jul 2012
Pass 20 May 2011
Pass 15 May 2010
Pass 19 May 2009
Pass 16 May 2008
Fail 16 May 2008

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007

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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M362 ROS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M362 ROS, 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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M362 ROS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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