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S397 KEW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,218 mi
Last recorded155,218 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 KEW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 155,218 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

under vehicle staring to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2012 152,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 152,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 146,917 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 146,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 137,755 miles

Engine Oil leeking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 137,417 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Engine Oil leeking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

excessive travel in hand brake

Fail 8 May 2008 107,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 107,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 94,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 81,791 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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S397 KEW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S397 KEW, 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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S397 KEW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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