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S608 NSR

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 NSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,427 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2025 102,862 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2025 102,836 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 2 Jan 2024 102,488 miles

Play in wiper linkage - blades hit scuttle

Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,889 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 101,051 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,263 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,617 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,924 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Sill covers fitted

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,932 miles

Slight rear diff oil leak

front tyres worn low on edges

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,824 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 13 Oct 2015 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 93,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,625 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,535 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 61,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,457 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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S608 NSR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S608 NSR, 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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What year was S608 NSR registered?

S608 NSR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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