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S629 WYB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,707 mi
Last recorded111,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 WYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 111,707 miles

Chip in screen in zone B.

Play in wiper linkage.

Fail 29 May 2009 111,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Belly panel loose.

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Chip in screen in zone B.

Nearside front fog lamp lenze broken.

Play in wiper linkage.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,485 miles

N.S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSH SLIGHTY WORN. BOTH REAR UPPER ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SLIGHTY WORN. O.S FRONT INNER C.V GAITOR BURNT/PERISHED. ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE. FRONT POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED. BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT. PETROL S

Fail 2 Apr 2008 94,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N.S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSH SLIGHTY WORN. BOTH REAR UPPER ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SLIGHTY WORN. O.S FRONT INNER C.V GAITOR BURNT/PERISHED. ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE. FRONT POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED. BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT. PETROL S

Pass 14 Dec 2006 85,622 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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S629 WYB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S629 WYB, 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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S629 WYB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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