MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pedal rubber worn on edge.
clutch pedal rubber missing.
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.
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.
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.
front exhaust heat-shields loose and rattling.
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.
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.
nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split.
nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.
nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.
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.
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.
exhaust heat shield broken
rear silencer rusty
rear wiper blade split
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
exhaust heatshield insecure.
plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.
rear tyres worn on limit:-recommend replacements as soon as possible.
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.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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