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S562 CWV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,739 mi
Last recorded159,739 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 CWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 159,739 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 159,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 158,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 158,256 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 158,211 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 150,238 miles

Slight rust under vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2018 145,207 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,404 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 146,330 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 144,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2013 142,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal anti-slip sightly worn

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (bald)

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 19 Dec 2012 140,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 136,992 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip worn

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 132,845 miles

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

nearside of front windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 11 Dec 2010 132,839 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside of front windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 10 Dec 2009 125,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 124,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 121,992 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND BRAKE AREA REDUCED

Pass 11 Oct 2006 117,755 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 117,689 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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S562 CWV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S562 CWV, 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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S562 CWV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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