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S693 SVK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,792 mi
Last recorded110,792 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 SVK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 110,792 miles

o/s/f steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,983 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 102,981 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,170 miles

alternator belt/power steering belt starting to fray

Fail 28 Oct 2010 94,170 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

alternator belt/power steering belt starting to fray

Pass 20 Jul 2009 90,566 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

all tyres side walls cut

clutch pedal rubber missing

near side wiper split

off side front brake back plate corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2009 90,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

all tyres side walls cut

clutch pedal rubber missing

near side wiper split

off side front brake back plate corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,657 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,958 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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S693 SVK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S693 SVK, 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 S693 SVK registered?

S693 SVK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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