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S714 CDM

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,881 mi
Last recorded120,881 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 CDM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 120,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body wax oiled

Fail 17 Jun 2023 120,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working changed bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body wax oiled

Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,411 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 100,309 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,839 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 90,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,919 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,311 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 80,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,459 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 76,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,440 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 76,295 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 75,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,416 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 66,416 miles

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

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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S714 CDM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S714 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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S714 CDM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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