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S386 ONK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,579 mi
Last recorded159,579 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 ONK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 159,579 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 157,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 149,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 143,957 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 138,682 miles

Front screen poor

Pass 11 Jun 2009 132,974 miles

brake discs corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 31 May 2008 126,807 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 119,208 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 111,012 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 111,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S386 ONK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S386 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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S386 ONK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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