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S555 BLU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,500 mi
Last recorded61,500 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 BLU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,500 miles

front tyres approaching legal limits, rear brake pads wearing low , rubber bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Apr 2021 61,488 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,327 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 61,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

TOP UP engine oil prior to mot

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 58,841 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .68 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive .68 (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle has aeroquip brake hoses fitted at nearside front, offside front and nearside rear. Offside rear has a standard-type flexible hose fitted.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle has aeroquip brake hoses fitted at nearside front, offside front and nearside rear. Offside rear has a standard-type flexible hose fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 48,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,742 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 43,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,799 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,793 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 32,959 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 32,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 25,961 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 25,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 20,159 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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S555 BLU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S555 BLU, 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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S555 BLU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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