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S464 RJS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,431 mi
Last recorded80,431 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 RJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,431 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 78,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

smell of fuel but no leaks

Pass 31 May 2012 78,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

smell of fuel but no leaks

Fail 26 May 2011 73,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 73,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,634 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 68,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,978 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear fog pink

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,283 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 44,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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S464 RJS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green 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 S464 RJS, 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 S464 RJS registered?

S464 RJS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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