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S440 UOS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 UOS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 123,963 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 123,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 123,061 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 122,710 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 122,688 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 122,110 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 122,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 121,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,131 miles

fitted with no standard exaust system

Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,911 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 112,154 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 112,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,125 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,416 miles

front numberplate cracked

rear silencer casing corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2011 84,415 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front numberplate cracked

numberplate bulbs slightly dim

rear silencer casing corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,356 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 78,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 72,932 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 72,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 67,145 miles

uneven wear both fron t tyres

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,571 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 56,339 miles

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

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 UOS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S440 UOS registered?

S440 UOS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S440 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S440 UOS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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