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S374 SMB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,045 mi
Last recorded167,045 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS374 SMB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 167,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front And offside front rack gaiters perishing

Nearside Rear And offside rear wheel arches corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 163,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear An o/s rear corroded wheel arch

Fail 25 Nov 2020 163,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear An o/s rear corroded wheel arch

Pass 6 Nov 2019 156,547 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 149,818 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2018 149,632 miles

Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper behind bumper has a small area of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2017 144,040 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 136,160 miles

Both rear sills slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak.

Fail 6 May 2015 128,029 miles

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

exhaust system poor in places

Pass 6 May 2015 128,029 miles

exhaust system poor in places

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,637 miles

exhaust system poor in places

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread depth

Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,722 miles

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

exhaust poor in places

Pass 25 Apr 2012 112,276 miles

exhaust system poor in places

Pass 9 May 2011 107,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 100,206 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 94,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 87,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,987 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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S374 SMB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S374 SMB, 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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S374 SMB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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