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M44 KRD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,960 mi
Last recorded152,960 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 KRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 152,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 137,204 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 137,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 131,907 miles

Oil leak ()

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 131,907 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,353 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 126,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,078 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 119,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arche by suspension leg mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arche by suspension leg mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 110,514 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 110,491 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,697 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,229 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,120 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 73,519 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 73,519 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,819 miles

1.Brake discs corroding & wearing,pads not checked †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.Exhaust corroding †4.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

5.Piece of metal in n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2007 70,819 miles

1.Brake discs corroding & wearing,pads not checked †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.Exhaust corroding †4.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

5.Piece of metal in n/s/f tyre

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 68,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 61,283 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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M44 KRD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M44 KRD, 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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M44 KRD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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