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S473 BDU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 BDU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip not very tight on drive shaft (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded by jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame very corroded (and all rear suspension components) (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipe very corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 21 Oct 2016

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe by side of fuel tank has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel tank breather pipe very corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components also corroded (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Fail 11 Oct 2016

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and end of sill in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished to cords in tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe by side of fuel tank has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel tank breather pipe very corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components also corroded (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 10 Oct 2015 129,982 miles

rear suspension arms getting corroded

rear suspension bushes on both lower arms getting worn

Fail 8 Oct 2015 129,982 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear suspension arms getting corroded

rear suspension bushes on both lower arms getting worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 124,642 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting perrished

Fail 10 Oct 2014 124,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre getting perrished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2013 122,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust getting deteriorated

vehicle underside getting rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2013 122,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust getting deteriorated

vehicle underside getting rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2011 113,343 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 113,343 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,319 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 101,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 88,730 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jul 2007 79,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,080 miles

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

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

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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S473 BDU 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 62.5%.

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 S473 BDU, 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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S473 BDU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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