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S557 NNL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,762 mi
Last recorded166,762 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 NNL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 166,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 163,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 163,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 153,754 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 153,666 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 141,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 130,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 118,362 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 118,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 105,840 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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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.

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