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S368 SWE

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS368 SWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on underside

Fail 4 Sep 2018 117,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 13 Jul 2017 114,073 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 108,665 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,696 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,047 miles

Both front ;lower wishbones surface corroded

Centre brake light not working

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Both front ;lower wishbones surface corroded

Centre brake light not working

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,744 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 80,744 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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,087 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 72,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 65,398 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,267 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 57,267 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 43,985 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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S368 SWE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S368 SWE, 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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S368 SWE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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