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S389 AUD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,844 mi
Last recorded77,844 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 AUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer slight leak of exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 75,762 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer slight leak of exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,875 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,681 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,539 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,165 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,457 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 57,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,043 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,013 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,667 miles

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

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

Rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2006 47,667 miles

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

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

Rear tyre walls cracking

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 43,928 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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S389 AUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S389 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.

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S389 AUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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