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S117 KSP

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

102,659 mi
Last recorded102,659 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 KSP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 102,659 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 26 Sep 2008 102,550 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 26 Sep 2008 29,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake discs worn..

Nearside rear seat belt not checked-babychair fitted..

Fail 19 Sep 2007 77,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 77,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,064 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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S117 KSP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S117 KSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S117 KSP registered?

S117 KSP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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