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S191 DAP

1998 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,401 mi
Last recorded131,401 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 DAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 131,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2025 131,000 miles

Both rear arches corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 May 2024 129,266 miles

Both Rear Arch Coroded slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2023 127,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 124,180 miles

Both Rear Arches Corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,118 miles

both rear arches corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 117,938 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler vent pipes corroded

n/s rear axle front poly bush slightly adrift

outer sill covers fitted

rear diff oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2019 117,938 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler vent pipes corroded

n/s rear axle front poly bush slightly adrift

outer sill covers fitted

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 117,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked insecure (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,068 miles

knock from steering rack

rear diff oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Nov 2016 117,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knock from steering rack

rear diff oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,015 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 113,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 109,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 104,967 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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S191 DAP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S191 DAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S191 DAP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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