MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front coil springs have been lowered and move in seat when jacked up
anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated
both front tyres are slightly worn on edges
brake pipes are heavily greased
coveres on sills hard to inspect on test
slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
slight corrosion to various parts out of prescribed area
various welding repairs have been done and heavily covered over
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated
both front tyres are slightly worn on edges
brake pipes are heavily greased
coveres on sills hard to inspect on test
slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
slight corrosion to various parts out of prescribed area
various welding repairs have been done and heavily covered over
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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S557 NNL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S557 NNL, 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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S557 NNL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S557 NNL safe to buy?
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