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S643 RHJ

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,564 mi
Last recorded191,564 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 RHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 191,564 miles

Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired Both seals (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight external casing corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 190,972 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 190,972 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 187,503 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 177,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 168,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 156,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 152,727 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fuel filling pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 152,727 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fuel filling pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 138,543 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 123,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 111,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,318 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 105,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 93,703 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 93,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 88,649 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 May 2010 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,515 miles

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

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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S643 RHJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S643 RHJ, 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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S643 RHJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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