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S440 RJC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 RJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,159 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 121,380 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 118,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,393 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 113,796 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have wear to inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,796 miles

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

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

both front tyres have wear to inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,350 miles

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

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

nsr brake disc has surface corrosion

osr brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2012 101,812 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 97,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,986 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,336 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 69,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,745 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 56,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,704 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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S440 RJC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S440 RJC, 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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What year was S440 RJC registered?

S440 RJC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S440 RJC safe to buy?

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