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S71 KRB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,180 mi
Last recorded45,180 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 KRB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 45,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 44,984 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 44,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,794 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 44,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,369 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 44,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 44,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,619 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,639 miles

Brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 39,635 miles

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

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

Brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,812 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,570 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,379 miles

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,951 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,992 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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S71 KRB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S71 KRB, 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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S71 KRB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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