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S471 RJC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,438 mi
Last recorded168,438 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 RJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 168,438 miles

both rear tyres near 1.6 limit

Pass 27 May 2017 168,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 168,205 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber getting soft

Oil leak ()

both rear shock absorbers getting soft

Pass 19 Mar 2016 163,612 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 163,612 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 156,772 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 148,676 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear driveshaft gator split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,072 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 136,050 miles

Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 117,764 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,207 miles

Oil leak

front indicator lights and repeaters dim. corrosion on tail box

Fail 13 Oct 2009 101,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front indicator lights and repeaters dim. corrosion on tail box

Pass 29 Oct 2008 89,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 78,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,230 miles

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

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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S471 RJC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S471 RJC, 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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S471 RJC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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