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S459 YAK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,156 mi
Last recorded142,156 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 142,156 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 142,156 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside exhaust heat-shield insecure and rattling.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 139,340 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

exhaust heat-shields loose and rattling.

offside and nearside exhausts blowing slightly at flange gaskets.

slight damage to rear centre seat belt webbing.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 139,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

exhaust heat-shields loose and rattling.

offside and nearside exhausts blowing slightly at flange gaskets.

slight damage to rear centre seat belt webbing.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 135,687 miles

front exhaust heat-shields loose and rattling.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 135,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front exhaust heat-shields loose and rattling.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 131,077 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

exhaust fouling towbar at rear.

nearside front exhaust heat-shield loose and rattling.

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split.

offside rear tyre tread very low.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 125,334 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split.

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 120,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,982 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 116,896 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling.

nearside front tyre tread worn to limit:- recommend new.

nearside headlamp glass chipped.

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

battery insecure.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 116,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield rattling.

nearside front tyre tread worn to limit:- recommend new.

nearside headlamp glass chipped.

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

battery insecure.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 112,944 miles

exhaust heat shield broken

rear silencer rusty

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jul 2007 112,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield broken

nearside front wiper split

nearside number plate light slightly dim

rear silencer rusty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2006 107,892 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

rear tyres worn on limit:-recommend replacements as soon as possible.

Fail 22 Jul 2006 107,892 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heatshield insecure.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

rear tyres worn on limit:-recommend replacements as soon as possible.

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 YAK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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