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S645 BAA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,465 mi
Last recorded98,465 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 BAA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 98,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 97,219 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion along underside and sills, side skirts fitted

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,290 miles

check engine light on

n/s/r tyre perished

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

check engine light on

n/s/r tyre perished

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Sep 2014 143,819 miles

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

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 19 Sep 2014 143,819 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 7 Oct 2013 130,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,094 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 121,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 116,188 miles

Battery insecure

Both front discs lipped with pitted rust on inner face.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,814 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 110,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 105,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 92,331 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 92,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 73,004 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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S645 BAA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S645 BAA, 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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S645 BAA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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