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S53 SNK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,672 mi
Last recorded105,672 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 SNK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,672 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 105,672 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,152 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 100,152 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,034 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 96,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,313 miles

Both nearside tyres have damage to the side walls

Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,809 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,611 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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S53 SNK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S53 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.

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What year was S53 SNK registered?

S53 SNK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S53 SNK safe to buy?

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