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S385 ONK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,150 mi
Last recorded195,150 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 ONK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 195,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central all underside components corroded

Central all underside rubber components perished

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear transmission housing bushes excessive movement

Pass 2 Oct 2021 195,085 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 2 Oct 2021 195,085 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 195,038 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

VARIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION

VARIOUS UNDERBODY SUSPENSION ITEMS CORRODED

Pass 2 Sep 2019 195,034 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 195,023 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 194,333 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 194,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 193,654 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 193,651 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 192,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 192,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 191,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 191,068 miles

front/rear coil springs corroded

power steering rack damp

Fail 2 Sep 2014 191,064 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front/rear coil springs corroded

power steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jul 2013 189,848 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front/rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2012 188,929 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

abnormal engine/auxillary drive noise

front/rear coil springs corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2012 188,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

abnormal engine/auxillary drive noise

front/rear coil springs corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2011 187,822 miles

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 185,712 miles

exhaust corroded

plastic skirts fitted

slight play in front wheels

Pass 17 Aug 2009 182,934 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 176,657 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 163,031 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 162,964 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front pads wearing low..

rear pads appear low..

Pass 15 Aug 2006 150,507 miles

o/s/r shockabsorber weeping...

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 ONK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ONK, 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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S385 ONK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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