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S618 AAN

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,027 mi
Last recorded190,027 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 AAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 190,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 188,451 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 188,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 185,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 184,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 184,258 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 184,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 183,679 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 182,595 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 172,511 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 170,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 170,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 170,238 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 162,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 162,020 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 148,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 148,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 133,587 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 133,587 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 123,204 miles

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

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 111,572 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 103,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 99,983 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,027 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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S618 AAN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S618 AAN, 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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S618 AAN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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