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S456 MCC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 MCC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 89,540 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

slight oil leaks

various suspension component corroded

vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 89,540 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leaks

various suspension component corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight seepage of grease around constant velocity joint gaiter

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bracket support broken (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet weak but n/s effectively clears windscreen

Rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

various oil leaks

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 86,349 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Outer slight seepage of grease around constant velocity joint gaiter

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bracket support broken (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside washer jet weak but n/s effectively clears windscreen

Rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

check engine message flashes intermittently

various oil leaks

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,872 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm and perishing

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

ferrules corroded on both front brake hoses

front exhaust becoming corroded

o/s windscreen washer becoming weak

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak

various suspension components becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 80,997 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 12 May 2022 78,318 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2021 77,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,829 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2020 75,829 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,607 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,745 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,745 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

general under body corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,290 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 69,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 67,899 miles

Fuel pipe leaking near fuel tank (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 63,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,708 miles

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

start of corrosion and some damage to o/s sill

Fail 2 Oct 2010 53,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

start of corrosion and some damage to o/s sill

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,189 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,171 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 46,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,615 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 41,615 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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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S456 MCC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S456 MCC, 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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S456 MCC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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