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S459 MCC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,533 mi
Last recorded150,533 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 MCC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 150,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 145,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 135,765 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 135,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2009 126,592 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 126,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

small chip in windscreen off side top corner

Pass 5 Mar 2008 116,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,211 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 102,211 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 89,177 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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S459 MCC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S459 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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What year was S459 MCC registered?

S459 MCC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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