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S555 HKS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,619 mi
Last recorded112,619 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 HKS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 112,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

bin stood (rusty)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,239 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 112,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 111,944 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 111,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,755 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 107,921 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 102,255 miles

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake hose slightly insecure

Slight play in all rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 29 Nov 2008 102,250 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake hose slightly insecure

Slight play in all rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2007 96,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Aug 2006 77,867 miles

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

long handbrake travel

rear tyres sidewalls scuffed

Fail 19 Aug 2006 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

long handbrake travel

rear tyres sidewalls scuffed

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 HKS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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