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S49 SNK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,497 mi
Last recorded170,497 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 SNK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 170,497 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 162,359 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

accident damage to boot floor and back panel

offside front lower fog light lense damaged

Fail 31 Dec 2010 158,993 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 31 Dec 2010 158,993 miles

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

clutch slipping

Fail 22 Dec 2009 146,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

head lamp ajuster iners

Pass 22 Dec 2009 146,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp ajuster iners

Fail 17 Dec 2008 130,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

head light at full ajustmen aim

Pass 17 Dec 2008 130,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

head light at full ajustmen aim

Pass 17 Dec 2007 122,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 116,090 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 103,079 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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S49 SNK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S49 SNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S49 SNK registered?

S49 SNK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S49 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 SNK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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