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S495 GKS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,089 mi
Last recorded152,089 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 GKS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2011 152,089 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 139,776 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 139,776 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2009 121,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r brake pipes secured in holding brackets by cable ties suggest fitting proper fixings

Pass 14 Sep 2009 121,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r brake pipes secured in holding brackets by cable ties suggest fitting proper fixings

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,021 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 101,021 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 99,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 99,331 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 97,601 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 97,601 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S495 GKS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S495 GKS, 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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S495 GKS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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