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S505 SKM

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,325 mi
Last recorded138,325 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 SKM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 138,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 135,387 miles

Rear arch corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 131,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,810 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2015 175,801 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,649 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 118,348 miles

centre brake light out

Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 100,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 92,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 84,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,336 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 75,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,580 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2006 69,624 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2005 64,185 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall slight damage

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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S505 SKM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S505 SKM, 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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What year was S505 SKM registered?

S505 SKM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 November 1998.

Is S505 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 SKM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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