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S385 AUD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,454 mi
Last recorded167,454 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 AUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 167,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2013 164,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 164,403 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 142,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2011 132,674 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 132,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,710 miles

n/s/f driveshaft inner joint gaiter split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,135 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2009 109,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front number plate cracked

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Feb 2008 95,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,621 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,621 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 70,896 miles

Allfour tyres slighty deteriorated

Has damage bigger than 40mm but outside swept area

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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S385 AUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S385 AUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S385 AUD registered?

S385 AUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S385 AUD safe to buy?

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