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S554 CTO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,767 mi
Last recorded114,767 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 CTO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 114,767 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 110,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,987 miles

Both front brake backing plates deteriorating slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 108,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both front brake backing plates deteriorating slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,914 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

front brake back plates corroded slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,991 miles

slight corrosion on both rear inner wheelarches

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,185 miles

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 19 Feb 2015 98,185 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 19 Feb 2014 95,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,934 miles

airbag warning light on

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,120 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)

rear silencer corroding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,181 miles

corrosion on rear silincer.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,257 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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S554 CTO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S554 CTO, 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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S554 CTO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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