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S696 XHE

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,250 mi
Last recorded143,250 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 143,250 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 132,139 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 128,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 125,370 miles

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

ecu light on dash

Fail 16 May 2012 125,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

ecu light on dash

Pass 31 May 2011 122,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 117,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 109,516 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 103,028 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 23 Feb 2007 97,826 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 97,801 miles

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

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

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 XHE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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