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S379 FBD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,744 mi
Last recorded211,744 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 FBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 211,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 211,744 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 201,482 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 198,021 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

under rear wings corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2016 198,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured under wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

under rear wings corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2015 190,746 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 183,086 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 183,081 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 174,779 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear arches corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2013 174,760 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear arches corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2012 165,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 155,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 146,211 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear macpherson struts weak

front and rear suspension bushes wearing

n/s/f coil spring both upper coils touching

rear subframe bushes quite badly split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 133,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle front cross member bushes deteriorating and weak

rear axle rear crossmember bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2009 133,008 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear axle front cross member bushes deteriorating and weak

rear axle rear crossmember bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2008 121,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 110,348 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 95,451 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S379 FBD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S379 FBD, 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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S379 FBD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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