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S566 LGA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,077 mi
Last recorded136,077 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 LGA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 136,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 134,815 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 133,013 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 133,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,315 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 132,063 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm or suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 126,286 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,410 miles

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

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 15 Jan 2019 125,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2018 123,274 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 11 Jan 2018 123,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,174 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2017 118,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2016 113,907 miles

CORROSIN ON REAR BRAKE PIPES ,SOME BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED BY SUSPENSION PARTS

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

OUTER SILLS OBSCURED BY COVERS

Offside WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Fail 12 Jan 2016 113,848 miles

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

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

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

CORROSIN ON REAR BRAKE PIPES ,SOME BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED BY SUSPENSION PARTS

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

OUTER SILLS OBSCURED BY COVERS

Offside WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion on various underside parts

covers on sills .may have corrosion under covers

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 110,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on various underside parts

covers on sills .may have corrosion under covers

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,847 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 106,846 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,965 miles

brake hoses metal ends corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit

sump corroded and possibly leaking

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,943 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bottom radiator support bracket badley corroded leaving radiator insecure!!

front and rear sub-frame has corrosion!!

front cross-member has corrosion!!

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edges!!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edges!!

offside rear tyre getting worn on inner and outer edges!!

Fail 15 Jul 2010 94,832 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bottom radiator support bracket badley corroded leaving radiator insecure!!

front and rear sub-frame has corrosion!!

front cross-member has corrosion!!

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edges!!

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edges!!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edges!!

offside rear tyre getting worn on inner and outer edges!!

Pass 8 Nov 2008 83,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,732 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 67,984 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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S566 LGA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S566 LGA, 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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S566 LGA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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