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S42 TMY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,348 mi
Last recorded121,348 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 TMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 121,348 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubbber missing

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

Fail 10 May 2014 121,334 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal anti slip rubbber missing

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,198 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

engine check light staying on

Fail 19 Apr 2013 119,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

engine check light staying on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 112,747 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 112,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2011 108,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 104,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 104,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

N/S rear tyre low on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2010 104,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both front wiper split on ends

N/S rear tyre low on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 98,029 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 91,184 miles

front brake pads wearing low

long travel on parking brake lever

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge on legal limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge on legal limit

o/s/r tyre tread worn low in centre on legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2008 91,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

long travel on parking brake lever

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge on legal limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge on legal limit

o/s/r tyre tread worn low in centre on legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,103 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade needs att

Fail 12 Dec 2006 84,092 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s wiper blade needs att

Pass 12 Dec 2005 71,391 miles

brake fliud low

n/s head light aim on max height -

n/s/r tyre ON legal limit

slight exhaust blow - rear joint

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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S42 TMY 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 50%.

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 S42 TMY, 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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S42 TMY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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