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M476 HSU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,780 mi
Last recorded245,780 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM476 HSU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 245,780 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

brake pipes going to o/s/f and n/s/f flexy hoses corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 245,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres nearing limit

brake pipes going to o/s/f and n/s/f flexy hoses corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 227,867 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

fuel filler neck is rusty

o/s/f wheel arch has tape on the edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 144,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2009 123,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s wiper blade torn at end

O/s/r back plate slightly corroded

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

n/s wiper blade torn at end

Pass 1 Feb 2008 123,132 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 123,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 114,025 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front and offside front outer sills damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Windscreen has small crack in nearside upper corner

Fail 13 Nov 2006 113,234 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Boot full making inspection difficult

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front and offside front outer sills damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Windscreen has small crack in nearside upper corner

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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M476 HSU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M476 HSU, 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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M476 HSU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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