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S47 OFJ

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,994 mi
Last recorded166,994 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 OFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 166,994 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs rusty

rusty in boot pillers

Fail 1 Jul 2015 166,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 May 2014 159,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 159,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 152,755 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 144,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 136,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 136,454 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 136,454 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 131,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 131,303 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 128,448 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 128,448 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 126,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 126,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 117,344 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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S47 OFJ 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 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 S47 OFJ, 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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S47 OFJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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