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S386 YOX

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 YOX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front side lights and headlights blue ish in colour

oil level low

Fail 4 Jul 2017

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both not adjustable both reflector loose (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front side lights and headlights blue ish in colour

oil level low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,062 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

clutch anti slip missing

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2016 129,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure on the three added extra lights fitted on underside of vehicle (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both from front feeding flexible hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brakes binding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front attachment (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front attachment (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both front attachment brackets (2.4.G.1)

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 129,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 119,521 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 119,519 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2009 122,104 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and bald on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on inside edge

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Nov 2008 100,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2008 100,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 89,825 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,178 miles

front brake pads wearing low

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2005 75,320 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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S386 YOX 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 S386 YOX, 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 YOX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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