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S690 OPX

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,274 mi
Last recorded108,274 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 OPX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,274 miles

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

nearside and offside front wiper mechanism is worn

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

nearside rear outer sill is rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2013 108,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside front wiper mechanism is worn

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

nearside rear outer sill is rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,326 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

complete exhaust system corroded and weak in some areas

one out of four center rear brake light bulbs not working

wipers have an amount of free play but still clear the screen ok

Pass 7 Sep 2011 98,723 miles

ENGINE HARSH FRONTAL NOISE

MASSIVE PLAY IN WOPER LINKAGE 9OPPERATION AND CLEARENCE GOOD) REPAIRS ADVISED

Fail 7 Sep 2011 98,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ENGINE HARSH FRONTAL NOISE

MASSIVE PLAY IN WOPER LINKAGE 9OPPERATION AND CLEARENCE GOOD) REPAIRS ADVISED

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,817 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 80,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 73,999 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust rattle

Fail 30 Aug 2007 73,999 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,654 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 66,654 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 OPX 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 S690 OPX, 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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What year was S690 OPX registered?

S690 OPX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S690 OPX safe to buy?

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