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S548 LLT

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 LLT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 109,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,756 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 101,664 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

fuel filler neck coroded

hi level brake lamp inoperative(clearly not connected)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 97,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 97,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 87,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 79,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 66,727 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

rear propshaft centre u jay bush has play

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear propshaft centre u jay bush has play

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,550 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 62,540 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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S548 LLT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S548 LLT, 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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S548 LLT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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