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S648 MVY

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,283 mi
Last recorded100,283 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 MVY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,283 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 100,281 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 100,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 99,965 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 99,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,275 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 98,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,368 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,492 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,492 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,517 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 78,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f tyre heavily scrubbed

Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,128 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f tyre heavily scrubbed

Fail 3 Aug 2013 74,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber split

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 May 2012 71,207 miles

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

airbag light on dash

Fail 28 May 2012 71,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

airbag light on dash

Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,875 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Jan 2010 61,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,813 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,033 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Dec 2008 59,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,022 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 53,896 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,157 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 MVY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S648 MVY, 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 MVY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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