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S556 YUY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,932 mi
Last recorded134,932 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 YUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 134,932 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle modified for rally use rollcage and bucket seats fitted

Pass 6 May 2023 124,620 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle modified for use as a rally car, buckets seats and rollcage fitted

Fail 6 May 2023 124,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle modified for use as a rally car, buckets seats and rollcage fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,909 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 131,717 miles

Underbody covered in guards

Vehicle highly modified for rally use

Pass 30 May 2018 131,680 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 131,680 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 131,411 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 130,324 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 128,877 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wear in n/s wiper arm

Fail 18 Jun 2014 128,875 miles

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

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

wear in n/s wiper arm

Pass 19 Jul 2013 116,765 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 116,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,534 miles

Front and middle sections of exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2010 110,485 miles

Some elements in centre stoplamp inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 110,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Some elements in centre stoplamp inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,830 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 106,828 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,186 miles

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

both rear tyres outer and inner sidewalls damaged,but not showing inner cord

Fail 28 Oct 2008 102,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres outer and inner sidewalls damaged,but not showing inner cord

Pass 7 Dec 2007 97,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 97,811 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 77,755 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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S556 YUY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S556 YUY, 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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S556 YUY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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