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R548 KSF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,013 mi
Last recorded154,013 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 KSF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 154,013 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 152,926 miles

fuel tank support strap corroded

horn poor

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area under bonnret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2018 152,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 152,717 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight corrosion throughout underside ()

corroded NSR arch

Pass 24 Mar 2016 152,096 miles

corrosion to front of sills outside prescribed area

rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 151,480 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 147,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,226 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 137,220 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 126,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 126,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 120,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes all have been covred in grease

both sides front discs slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2011 120,638 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes all have been covred in grease

both sides front discs slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 115,921 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 115,869 miles

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

rear brakes worn and very poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 109,190 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 109,187 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 103,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 94,711 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 94,711 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 80,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 70,034 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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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R548 KSF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R548 KSF, 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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R548 KSF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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