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S606 DFC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,560 mi
Last recorded135,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 DFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 135,560 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated o/s/r shock (2.4.D.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 135,560 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated o/s/r shock (2.4.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 130,831 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 130,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,773 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 117,347 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs sensor nut missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 117,347 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

abs sensor nut missing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 117,165 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 110,620 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 110,609 miles

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

heavy cracks to offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 107,037 miles

front tyres worn on edges,

sill covers

Fail 8 Jul 2011 107,028 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges,

sill covers

Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,559 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 104,559 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,140 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 96,140 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 88,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 80,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,236 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 71,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside 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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S606 DFC 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 55%.

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 S606 DFC, 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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S606 DFC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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