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S403 HVV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,902 mi
Last recorded112,902 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 HVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,902 miles

car is heavily undersealed

vehicle has a loud exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,917 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 99,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 90,942 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly worn

offside/nearside front chassis slightly corroded and repaired by welding

offside/nearside rear brake discs slightly worn

rear axle corroded

rear axle has slight corrosion at offside and nearside

Pass 7 May 2010 88,342 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 87,542 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 87,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

1 corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes ferrules

2 corrosion on nearside and offside front brake pipes ferrules

3 small cracks betwween nearside and offside front tyres thread

4 small cracks between nearside and offside rear tyre thread

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,843 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 19 Apr 2006 75,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S403 HVV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 S403 HVV, 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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S403 HVV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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