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S712 CDM

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 CDM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 135,433 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery security questionable

Pass 18 Oct 2012 134,714 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,297 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner cv boot split

rear brake backplates

Fail 14 Oct 2011 132,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake back plates corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

rear chassis a subframe corroded

wiper links worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 126,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

alternator belt deteriorated

clutch biteing point low

front brake discs slightly corrded

front washers partially blocked

Fail 6 Oct 2010 126,811 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

serious noise from thrust bearing/gearbox needs investigation

Pass 2 Oct 2009 121,756 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 117,510 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 117,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 111,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 111,428 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 101,469 miles

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

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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S712 CDM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S712 CDM, 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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S712 CDM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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