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S421 JDF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,205 mi
Last recorded67,205 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 JDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,205 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,406 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,155 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,151 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,937 miles

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs are in poor condition

slight movement in both front steering rack tie rod arms

slight movement in both rear link arms

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,686 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 34,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 9,457 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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S421 JDF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S421 JDF, 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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S421 JDF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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