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S698 RET

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,757 mi
Last recorded142,757 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 RET
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 142,757 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded.

All tyres on vehicle perished.

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded at rear section.

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded.

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Tow-ball removed for mot.

o/s front A.B.S. sensor mounting bolt broken but sensor secure.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 142,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

All rear suspension arms corroded.

All tyres on vehicle perished.

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded at rear section.

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded.

Rear sub-frame corroded.

o/s front A.B.S. sensor mounting bolt broken but sensor secure.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 119,068 miles

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded at rear.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 118,818 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded at rear.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 104,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 95,648 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 95,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 75,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 75,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 59,649 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 59,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S698 RET is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S698 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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S698 RET is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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