MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear discs worn front tyres indicate a tracking fault
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear discs worn front tyres indicate a tracking fault
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cut in both rear tyres outer edges bolts missing from exhaust flange
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cut in both rear tyres outer edges bolts missing from exhaust flange
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S461 APF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S461 APF, 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 S461 APF registered?
S461 APF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S461 APF safe to buy?
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