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S579 WVW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,793 mi
Last recorded97,793 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 WVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,793 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 94,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp broken

Fail 30 Aug 2014 94,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp broken

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,151 miles

drive fault under road test

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,178 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edges getting low

both rear tyres at 2mm

Fail 1 Nov 2010 84,175 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges getting low

both rear tyres at 2mm

Pass 19 May 2009 77,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 77,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,345 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,183 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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S579 WVW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S579 WVW, 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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S579 WVW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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