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S537 SRL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,951 mi
Last recorded125,951 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 SRL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 125,951 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 123,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 121,216 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 119,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 117,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 116,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 113,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,810 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,803 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges, stepped up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges, stepped up (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,037 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 85,237 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,237 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,638 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,965 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 74,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,873 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 67,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,463 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,610 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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S537 SRL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S537 SRL, 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 S537 SRL registered?

S537 SRL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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