MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)
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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sil (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise exhaust
advise nearside front tyre is becoming perrished and cracked
advise offside front brake pads look low
advise offside rear sill is damaged
advise uprated suspension fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
advise nearside front tyre is becoming perrished and cracked
advise offside front brake pads look low
advise offside rear sill is damaged
advise uprated suspension fitted
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
diff oil leak
n/s/r abs wire slightly insecure
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre slight bulge in o/s/r outer sidewall
steering rack gaiters
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
front and rear tyres low
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
wiper blades smeary
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R57 HKO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R57 HKO, 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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R57 HKO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 April 1998.
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