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R570 JGD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,984 mi
Last recorded143,984 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 JGD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,984 miles

Center exhaust mount is loose.

Hole in n/s/f inner wing.

Knocks when driving.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some parts on front shockers have parts corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 143,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust mount is loose.

Hole in n/s/f inner wing.

Knocks when driving.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some parts on front shockers have parts corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 138,384 miles

Damage behind rear bumper.

Knock from front when driving.

N/S/F tyre is worn on outer edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 138,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Damage behind rear bumper.

Knock from front when driving.

N/S/F tyre is worn on outer edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 133,620 miles

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

exhaust system sitting very close to vehicle body but not fouling vehicle

rear boot floor has been excessivley damaged and repaired with angle iron. vehicle structure appears maintained and stregnth still present

Fail 3 Jun 2013 133,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust system sitting very close to vehicle body but not fouling vehicle

rear boot floor has been excessivley damaged and repaired with angle iron. vehicle structure appears maintained and stregnth still present

Fail 9 Apr 2013 133,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 127,048 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2011 127,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2010 118,715 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 103,526 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 103,502 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,513 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 90,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,961 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 74,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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R570 JGD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R570 JGD, 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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R570 JGD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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