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S276 MRS

1998 Subaru Imprezza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,605 mi
Last recorded107,605 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Imprezza110,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 MRS
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 107,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 99,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2012 99,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 83,623 miles

full exhaust system fitted bad

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

full plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2009 83,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front window have a non-standard tint

Pass 18 Oct 2007 78,108 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 78,101 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)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r rear track control arm has a suspect bush...!!!

turbo clamp is loose and rattling under turbo heat shield.......

Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,716 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 74,716 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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S276 MRS is a 1998 Subaru Imprezza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 110,662 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 Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S276 MRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S276 MRS is a 1998 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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