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S594 JBL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 JBL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of front to rear pipes, over tank and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2018

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front indicator damaged

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2017

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper hanging off (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front indicator damaged

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

brake pipes corroded at rear

corrosion n/s rear wheel arch

corrosion o/s rear wheel arch

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s front indicator loose

o/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2016

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

brake pipes corroded at rear

corrosion n/s rear wheel arch

corrosion o/s rear wheel arch

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s front indicator loose

o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2015 199,683 miles

n/s rear roadwheel inner rim damaged

o/s and n/s front indicators damaged

o/s and n/s rear lamps damaged

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s rear bumper damaged

brake pipes corroded at rear

corrosion n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 3 Sep 2015 199,683 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

brake pipes corroded at rear

corrosion n/s rear wheel arch

n/s rear roadwheel inner rim damaged

o/s and n/s front indicators damaged

o/s and n/s rear lamps damaged

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2014 196,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch.

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch.

n/s front indicator lens damaged.

o/s door mirror damaged.

o/s front indicator lens damaged.

o/s rear light lens damaged.

rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorated.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 194,014 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

alternator belt in very poor condition.

corrosion to n/s rear quarter.

corrosion to o/s rear quarter.

number plate light lens missing.

o/s door mirror damaged.

o/s front indicator damaged.

o/s rear light damaged.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 194,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

alternator belt in very poor condition.

corrosion to n/s rear quarter.

corrosion to o/s rear quarter.

join between intermediate and rear silencers very corroded.

number plate light lens missing.

o/s door mirror damaged.

o/s front indicator damaged.

o/s rear light damaged.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 191,736 miles

Flange joining intermediate pipe and rear silencer heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 191,736 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Flange joining intermediate pipe and rear silencer heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 184,863 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front door mirror damaged.

o/s rear light cluster damaged.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 184,822 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front door mirror damaged.

o/s rear light cluster damaged.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 164,437 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 150,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 132,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 116,369 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges.

oil leaking onto exhaust down pipe.,also a rattle from the down pipe.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 101,708 miles

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

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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S594 JBL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S594 JBL, 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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S594 JBL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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