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S646 TJN

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,082 mi
Last recorded109,082 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 TJN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,082 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads look low but restricted view (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side front and near side front tyres have outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 109,082 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads look low but restricted view (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side front and near side front tyres have outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 106,384 miles

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

Oil leak ()

near side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play detected in steering rack side arm joints

Fail 7 Jul 2016 106,384 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

near side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play detected in steering rack side arm joints

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,816 miles

off side front side lamp assembly damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 102,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front side lamp assembly damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 98,763 miles

Front brake discs worn, pads half worn

Near side front tyre has outer edge wear

Near side rear jacking point deformed

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

Off side head lamp and side light units damaged, head light aim correct and units not loose

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,763 miles

Front brake discs worn, pads half worn

Near side front tyre has outer edge wear

Near side rear jacking point deformed

Off side head lamp and side light units damaged, head light aim correct and units not loose

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 94,595 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Near side rear jacking point deformed slightly

Off side front side light unit damaged, held in with tape

Off side washer jet partialy blocked

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Vairious body work damage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,595 miles

Vairious body work damage

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Near side rear jacking point deformed slightly

Off side front side light unit damaged, held in with tape

Off side washer jet partialy blocked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,541 miles

Bonnet damaged/bent, still locks down securely

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear jacking point slightly deformed

Off side head lamp unit damaged, not6 afecting beam image

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 90,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Bonnet damaged/bent, still locks down securely

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear jacking point slightly deformed

Off side head lamp unit damaged, not6 afecting beam image

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,459 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear outer tyre wall splitting but not yet to fabric

off side front tyres has inner and outer shoulder wear

off side front washer jet partially blocked

Fail 15 Aug 2011 87,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

near side rear outer tyre wall splitting but not yet to fabric

off side front tyres has inner and outer shoulder wear

off side front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,357 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre outer wall chipped

Fail 27 Jul 2010 83,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre outer wall chipped

Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,214 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 79,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,715 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,731 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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S646 TJN 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 57.1%.

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 S646 TJN, 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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S646 TJN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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