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S649 GEU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,595 mi
Last recorded97,595 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 GEU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 97,595 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Dec 2014 97,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Dec 2014 97,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 97,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,294 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 61,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front pads tight in slides

Pass 25 May 2007 79,786 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2007 79,786 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 40,642 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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S649 GEU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S649 GEU, 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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S649 GEU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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