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S557 VAY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,940 mi
Last recorded140,940 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 VAY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2017 140,940 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d- bushes (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

battery held in with cable tie

general corrosion around rear of sills

general corrosion around suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 136,479 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal worn

damp around clutch pedal

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 131,288 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 125,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 119,072 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 108,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,675 miles

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

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

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 VAY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAY, 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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What year was S557 VAY registered?

S557 VAY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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