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S555 RUF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,843 mi
Last recorded57,843 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 RUF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,843 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 57,843 miles

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

vehicle appears to have been involved in an accident. All units are attached and secure.Road test completed and drives ok

Fail 11 Apr 2006 57,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

unable to find chassi number on body but ok for mot this vehicle has had accident damage extent unknown repairs to front end looks ok for mot recomend that it has further inspection to check non mot components

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 RUF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 RUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S555 RUF registered?

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

Is S555 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 RUF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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