MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,698 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os/r tyre cracking
rear brake discs worn
n/s/f tyre cracking
rear tyres cracking
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear tyres cracking
n/s/f tyre cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S697 RET is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S697 RET, 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 S697 RET registered?
S697 RET is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S697 RET safe to buy?
The MOT history for S697 RET shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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