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S716 DGH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,121 mi
Last recorded162,121 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 162,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 159,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 153,250 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle structure damaged underneath.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 141,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 133,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 129,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,259 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 120,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,804 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn smooth

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front constant velocity gaiter replaced, excess grease present around joint

Offside headlamp temporary repair made to adjuster

Fail 22 Jul 2010 113,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP WORN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2010 113,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP WORN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,266 miles

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

rear lamps poor and rear fog colour marginal

suspension components rusting

Pass 29 Mar 2008 89,958 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 89,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 791,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,473 miles

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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S716 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S716 DGH, 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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S716 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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