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R581 LSF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,330 mi
Last recorded164,330 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 LSF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 164,330 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspect corroded but heavily greased (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS inner sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 160,440 miles

there is corrosion on both rear inner 1/4 panels boot area not with in the suspension area

Pass 6 Dec 2016 155,161 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 154,918 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 151,618 miles

Nearside Front grill part rattles but secure

Offside Front small crack inner side wall

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear arch corrosion both sides

items removed from view

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 151,598 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front grill part rattles but secure

Offside Front small crack inner side wall

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear arch corrosion both sides

items removed from view

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 148,141 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 148,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 145,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2012 141,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 138,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 138,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 132,474 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 128,986 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 128,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 125,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 121,127 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,461 miles

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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R581 LSF 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R581 LSF, 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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R581 LSF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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