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S55 DOL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,484 mi
Last recorded92,484 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 DOL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,484 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,478 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,342 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,626 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 88,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,865 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 89,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 19 May 2009 82,664 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 May 2009 82,664 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 May 2009 82,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 78,541 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 72,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 72,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,489 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 66,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S55 DOL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S55 DOL, 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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S55 DOL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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