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S656 BTT

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,413 mi
Last recorded103,413 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 BTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 103,413 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 May 2013 103,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 100,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 100,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 97,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both steering rack ends slight play

Pass 24 May 2011 97,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both steering rack ends slight play

Pass 17 May 2010 94,284 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres worn

Fail 11 May 2010 94,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front and offside rear tyres worn

Pass 22 May 2009 92,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 92,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 90,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 21 May 2007 85,534 miles

os front bumper loose

os wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2006 82,463 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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S656 BTT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S656 BTT, 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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S656 BTT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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