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S555 KJF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,509 mi
Last recorded76,509 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn from edges

Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn from edges

Pass 4 Jun 2011 57,954 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall slightly damaged but not to cords

rear no plate lamp dim

slight condensation to o/s front sidelamp

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,895 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight movement to both steering rack bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,703 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,374 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2008 49,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

front no plate damaged slightly

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,555 miles

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2007 45,555 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged slightly

Pass 20 May 2006 40,443 miles

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

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)

oil leak

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 KJF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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