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S522 RCS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,989 mi
Last recorded61,989 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 RCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,241 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,087 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,267 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,252 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,644 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,059 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 30,889 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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S522 RCS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S522 RCS, 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 S522 RCS registered?

S522 RCS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S522 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 RCS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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