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S648 HCG

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,768 mi
Last recorded82,768 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 HCG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers over outer sills preventing full examination of structure

sports exhaust system fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,768 miles

Fog lamp switch poor operation

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of structure

Some wear and scoring to front brake discs

Sports exhaust fitted with tepmorary noise bung installed

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,768 miles

Fog lamp switch poor operation

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of structure

Some wear and scoring to front brake discs

Sports exhaust fitted with tepmorary noise bung installed

Pass 2 Aug 2010 138,489 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat poorly fitted to n/s/r preventing full examination of adult belt

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear brake discs worn and scored

Various chips to windscreen

Both front brake discs worn and heavily scored on inner faces

Front brake pads worn beyond service limits

N/s/f tyre worn very close to limit

N/s/r brakes metal to metal

Fail 29 Jul 2010 138,489 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Various chips to windscreen

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat poorly fitted to n/s/r preventing full examination of adult belt

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear brake discs worn and scored

Both front brake discs worn and heavily scored on inner faces

Front brake pads worn beyond service limits

N/s/f tyre worn very close to limit

N/s/r brakes metal to metal

Pass 24 Jul 2009 131,061 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2009 131,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2008 119,668 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Fail 16 Jul 2008 119,668 miles

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Pass 28 Jun 2007 104,633 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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S648 HCG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S648 HCG, 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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S648 HCG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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