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S504 FGU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,480 mi
Last recorded216,480 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 FGU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 216,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 205,262 miles

nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r tyre near limt

Fail 5 Mar 2015 205,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 15 Mar 2014 195,453 miles

n/s/f indicator lens broken

o/s outer sill rusty (plastic covers fitted)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished and worn on inner edge

stone chip in n/s headlamp glass

Fail 12 Mar 2014 195,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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 suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f indicator lens broken

o/s outer sill rusty (plastic covers fitted)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished and worn on inner edge

stone chip in n/s headlamp glass

Pass 15 Mar 2013 186,878 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 15 Mar 2013 186,878 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

rear brake pipes have some rust

Pass 5 Mar 2012 178,383 miles

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2012 178,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2011 172,031 miles

Nearside & offside rear diff mountings slightly deteriorated with slight play/movement.

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

Nearside front inner cv-gaiter split.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 172,031 miles

Nearside & offside rear diff mountings slightly deteriorated with slight play/movement.

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

Nearside front inner cv-gaiter split.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 166,393 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 166,393 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 160,834 miles

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

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

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty condition

Pass 7 Mar 2008 156,900 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

number plates starting to deteriorate

slight dampness around steering rack

slight whine from power steering

wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2007 151,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 146,560 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 146,560 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S504 FGU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S504 FGU, 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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S504 FGU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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