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S692 DGH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,968 mi
Last recorded186,968 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS692 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 186,968 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 186,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 186,573 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 185,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 184,659 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipes to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 182,427 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 182,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 173,375 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 173,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 165,070 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 165,070 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 156,234 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 146,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 146,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 138,534 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 138,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 130,262 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 130,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 120,311 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 111,002 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BETWEEN SUSPENSION LEG AND CALIPER UNDER SLIGHT TENSION

Fail 15 Aug 2008 110,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BETWEEN SUSPENSION LEG AND CALIPER UNDER SLIGHT TENSION

Pass 4 Sep 2007 105,273 miles

both front flexible brake hoses tight between strut and caliper

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,682 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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S692 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S692 DGH, 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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S692 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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