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S437 OHN

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,993 mi
Last recorded149,993 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 OHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 149,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 143,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 143,226 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front d/shaft boot split

unabble to fully inspect front w/bearing due to brakes binding

Pass 4 Jun 2011 135,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 113,182 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 113,182 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 110,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 104,232 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 104,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 2 Aug 2006 97,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 97,775 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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S437 OHN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S437 OHN, 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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S437 OHN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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