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S422 JRG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,398 mi
Last recorded120,398 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 JRG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 115,068 miles

chip in the front screen

Fail 24 Oct 2015 115,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

chip in the front screen

Pass 8 May 2014 111,903 miles

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 8 May 2013 109,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank filler neck pipe rusting

nearside rear brake back plate rusting

slight damage to nearside and offside front chassis

Fail 2 May 2013 109,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank filler neck pipe rusting

nearside rear brake back plate rusting

slight damage to nearside and offside front chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2012 106,865 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 106,818 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,020 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 97,210 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 91,657 miles

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Light damage to n/s track rod. Strongly recommend replacement - do not straighten)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,657 miles

Light damage to n/s track rod. Strongly recommend replacement - do not straighten)

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,201 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,858 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,899 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 76,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S422 JRG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S422 JRG, 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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S422 JRG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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