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S462 TDW

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,333 mi
Last recorded70,333 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 TDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 70,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Sep 2018 70,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 69,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyre valves minor cracks/perished

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2015 69,940 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyre valves minor cracks/perished

outer sill covers fitted

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light out

offside wheel arch corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light out

offside wheel arch corrosion

Pass 19 May 2012 66,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 56,381 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 49,207 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,300 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 19,263 miles

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,785 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 9,764 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

EYE LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

Pass 18 Mar 2006 2,454 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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S462 TDW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S462 TDW, 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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S462 TDW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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