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S71 RDF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,663 mi
Last recorded157,663 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 157,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 157,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 155,247 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 155,242 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 155,229 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 155,091 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 154,136 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 154,093 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper split

Pass 7 Jun 2016 153,017 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 152,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 151,893 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 150,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 150,828 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2013 148,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 137,460 miles

CAT REMOVED

ENGINE FITTED OUT OF PRE 1991 VEHICLE . NO CAT TEST REQUIRED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

side sill covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2012 137,460 miles

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

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

CAT REMOVED

ENGINE FITTED OUT OF PRE 1991 VEHICLE . NO CAT TEST REQUIRED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

side sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 123,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall split

offside inner c.v boot split

side sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 114,695 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 114,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 111,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,161 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 93,867 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 RDF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S71 RDF, 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 RDF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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