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N659 DDY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,215 mi
Last recorded155,215 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 DDY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 155,215 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 155,215 miles

Centre Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 152,381 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 142,316 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front washers poor

horn poor

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 139,425 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 139,414 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 133,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 127,683 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 127,682 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake could do with adjusting

offside rear track rod outer mounting shows sifns of wear

wipers could be better

Pass 18 Aug 2008 125,821 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 125,773 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Outer Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2008 125,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f/ tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 117,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 110,006 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 109,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N659 DDY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N659 DDY, 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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N659 DDY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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