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S344 UPW

1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,681 mi
Last recorded98,681 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti102,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 UPW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2012 98,681 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,540 miles

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

both front strut top mountings deteriorating

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 12 Apr 2011 93,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Coolant leak

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

both front strut top mountings deteriorating

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,037 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 82,020 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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S344 UPW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 102,002 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 Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S344 UPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S344 UPW registered?

S344 UPW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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