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S406 NNV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,826 mi
Last recorded104,826 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 NNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 104,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,333 miles

Corrosion on sills

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner joints ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,630 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 98,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 96,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,120 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 93,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 88,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,835 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,012 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,903 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,935 miles

both rear lamps have been tinted all lights can still be seen

corrosion around front towing eye and chassis legs and vec hicle floor pans very mild

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

radiator showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

stone chip on windowscreen zone a very small

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear lamps have been tinted all lights can still be seen

corrosion around front towing eye and chassis legs and vec hicle floor pans very mild

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

radiator showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

stone chip on windowscreen zone a very small

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 27 May 2011 78,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

2 exhaust brackets not used and exhaust fouling body and diff

battery insecure

brake discs poor

corrosion on brake pipes

nsr handbrake performance poor

play in osf antiroll bar link

play in osr antiroll bar link

Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,770 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 73,770 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,691 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,197 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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S406 NNV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S406 NNV, 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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S406 NNV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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