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S474 SDB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,559 mi
Last recorded221,559 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 SDB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 221,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 221,559 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 203,876 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 203,876 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 184,919 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 184,919 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 164,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 164,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 143,322 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 143,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 122,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 122,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,255 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 96,255 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,290 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 79,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,143 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 54,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S474 SDB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S474 SDB, 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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S474 SDB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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