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S724 DBD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,476 mi
Last recorded63,476 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 DBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 63,476 miles

Note! Both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,618 miles

Note! both rear tyres are worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Note! both rear tyres are worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,730 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,069 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 52,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,840 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,707 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 41,613 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,271 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 32,327 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,871 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 28,871 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 22,797 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 22,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S724 DBD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S724 DBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S724 DBD registered?

S724 DBD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S724 DBD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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