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S696 DGH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,246 mi
Last recorded118,246 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,246 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 117,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 116,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 115,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 115,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 114,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 112,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 110,478 miles

engine oil leak

slight misting of oil from power steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm

Offside Rear on 1.6 mm

Pass 13 Oct 2014 104,476 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

distortion to front chassis rails.

offside front suspension components corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,117 miles

chassis sections slightly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2011 90,113 miles

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

chassis sections slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2010 87,943 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 87,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,666 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 85,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 79,359 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2005 69,749 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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S696 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S696 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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S696 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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