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S55 JRM

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 JRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top strut mounting turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top strut mounting turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,765 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 61,807 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jul 2012 61,807 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 60,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 59,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 56,957 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

pedal anti slip non standerd

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 JRM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S55 JRM, 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 JRM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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