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S690 JSR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,137 mi
Last recorded99,137 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 JSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 99,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 84,995 miles

engine oil leak

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres 2 & 3mm in places & rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres 2 & 3mm in places & rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting too perish on outer sidewalls

Fail 8 Jul 2009 75,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres starting too perish in outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2007 69,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,071 miles

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

oil leak

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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S690 JSR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S690 JSR, 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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S690 JSR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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