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S591 JFV

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,429 mi
Last recorded96,429 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 JFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,429 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,416 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,194 miles

All suspension showing signs of corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( ALL ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,174 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced ( at jacking point ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All suspension showing signs of corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( ALL ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,924 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear. At floor. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,768 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Nearside Mirror glass cracked.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,472 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,753 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 86,751 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,013 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,016 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,568 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 59,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,328 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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S591 JFV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S591 JFV, 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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S591 JFV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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