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S671 YAN

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,049 mi
Last recorded166,049 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 YAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 166,049 miles

front no plate faded

nsf brake pipe corroded

os rackend slight play

osr brake pipe corroded

rear axle support arm bushes getting soft x2

rear sections of main front to rear brake pipes corroded x2(BORDERLINE)!!!

Fail 24 Oct 2014 165,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front no plate faded

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre on legal limit outer edge/highline tread

os rackend slight play

osf tyre close to limit outer edge

rear axle support arm bushes getting soft x2

rear sections of main front to rear brake pipes corroded x2(BORDERLINE)!!!

Pass 5 Oct 2013 152,018 miles

exhaust slight blow x3 places

front discs heavily corroded

nsf brake slightly binding

nsr brake pipe corroded

nsr lamp cluster condensation

nsr strutt catching inner wheel arch with weight off

rear axle bushes worn x2

rear outer sills corroded and getting weak x2

rear subfame heavily corroded and bushes perished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 144,885 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places

nsf tyre worn on outer and inner edges close to limit also cracking.

nsf wheel slight binding

osf brake disc inner face heavily corroded

rear axle bushes starting to get soft

Fail 20 Oct 2012 144,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

exhaust heavily corroded in places

nsf tyre worn on outer and inner edges close to limit also cracking.

nsf wheel slight binding

osf brake disc inner face heavily corroded

rear axle bushes starting to get soft

Pass 20 Oct 2011 134,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 20 Oct 2011 134,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 128,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 123,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 117,674 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 108,883 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 108,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 101,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 85,977 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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S671 YAN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S671 YAN, 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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S671 YAN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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