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N678 GWP

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,968 mi
Last recorded144,968 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 GWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2019 144,968 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 143,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,342 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both front tyres perished

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

all four brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 142,338 miles

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

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)

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE STAMPED WITH (NOT FOR ROAD USE)

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

all four brake discs heavily corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2016 141,284 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Hole inner sill nsr quarter. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 141,279 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 Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Hole inner sill nsr quarter. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 141,266 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red pink (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 140,848 miles

Nearside Front disc corroded

Offside Front disc corroded

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 17 Aug 2015 140,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front disc corroded

Offside Front disc corroded

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 19 Aug 2014 138,993 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oill leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 138,102 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 136,981 miles

front brakle discs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 136,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brakle discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 136,271 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 136,271 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,175 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 132,153 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 130,970 miles

n/s/f/ seat belt starting to fray.

oil leak from engine.

oil leak rear differential.

rear discs cerroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 125,809 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 125,807 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in o/s drop link

Pass 2 Aug 2006 121,048 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 121,025 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 117,177 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 117,113 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N678 GWP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N678 GWP, 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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N678 GWP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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