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S648 TJN

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,099 mi
Last recorded162,099 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 TJN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 162,099 miles

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

full exhaust system deteriorated

slight play in Offside front inner steering arm

Pass 17 Oct 2016 156,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 148,336 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 148,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 148,876 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All brake hoses show some corrossion to metal ferules

Both front anti roll link bars have deteriorting bushes

Both reg plates deteriorating

Corrossion developing in rear subframe and all rear suspension arms

Pass 30 Apr 2014 142,508 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rods have split bushes, replacement advised

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 142,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Both front anti roll bar link rods have split bushes, replacement advised

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 136,129 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre split but no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre split but no cords exposed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Apr 2013 136,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre split but no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre split but no cords exposed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2013 136,121 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre split but no cords exposed

offside rear tyre split but no cords exposed

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 126,266 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 124,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 124,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 122,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 118,796 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 111,570 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 86,276 miles

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

front brakes may be binding,hard to say.due to four wheel drive.

Fail 16 Dec 2006 86,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TJN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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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S648 TJN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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