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S61 COJ

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,930 mi
Last recorded131,930 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 COJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 131,930 miles

Both outer sill condition not fully inspected due to covers being fitted

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At fuel filler neck ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak At oil filter area ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Especially at mounting attachment area (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle does pull to left slightly when braking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jun 2016 131,907 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area at jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area at jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Both outer sill condition not fully inspected due to covers being fitted

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At fuel filler neck ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak At oil filter area ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Especially at mounting attachment area (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle does pull to left slightly when braking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 119,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade has been secured to wiper arm by use of cable ties

Offside rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper linkage assembly has noticable wear

Fail 2 Jun 2015 119,359 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade has been secured to wiper arm by use of cable ties

Offside rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper linkage assembly has noticable wear

Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,840 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear axle subframe has heavy surface corrosion but is not considered excessive at time of inspection

brake pipes ferrules ends at rear valve area at offside rear are slightly corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2014 112,826 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear axle subframe has heavy surface corrosion but is not considered excessive at time of inspection

brake pipes ferrules ends at rear valve area at offside rear are slightly corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,853 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 108,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 104,677 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 104,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,937 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 98,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,395 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 92,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 76,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,149 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,124 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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S61 COJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S61 COJ, 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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S61 COJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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