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N694 LCL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,390 mi
Last recorded125,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN694 LCL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 125,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2019 123,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 116,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,142 miles

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

Front brake discs blackened/corroded

Rear brake discs blackened/corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 110,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filler neck (7.2.3)

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

Front brake discs blackened/corroded

Rear brake discs blackened/corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc badly corroded on inner face not at allowing full contact between brake pad and disc

Nearside Rear Brake disc badly corroded on inner face not at allowing full contact between brake pad and disc

Offside Front Brake disc badly corroded on inner face not at allowing full contact between brake pad and disc

Offside Rear Brake disc badly corroded on inner face not at allowing full contact between brake pad and disc

Fail 25 May 2016 108,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc badly corroded on inner face not at allowing full contact between brake pad and disc

Nearside Rear Brake disc badly corroded on inner face not at allowing full contact between brake pad and disc

Offside Front Brake disc badly corroded on inner face not at allowing full contact between brake pad and disc

Offside Rear Brake disc badly corroded on inner face not at allowing full contact between brake pad and disc

Pass 1 Jun 2015 101,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

washer reservior low

Fail 28 May 2015 101,907 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)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

washer reservior low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R bumper corner loose

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,949 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 90,949 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 84,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 May 2012 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,237 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight brake shudder on decelerometer brake test

Pass 21 May 2008 75,834 miles

all front suspension parts corrored

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,056 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 74,056 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

near side front brake hose metal brake pipe corroded to limits off side front brake hose metal brake pipe corroded to limits

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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N694 LCL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N694 LCL, 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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N694 LCL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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