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S724 DGH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,141 mi
Last recorded143,141 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 143,141 miles

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

unable to properly inspect welding due to excessive underseal

Fail 6 Jun 2017 143,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 140,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 136,083 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 130,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,774 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 118,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,295 miles

front and rear diff seals leaking

front antiroll bar pin bushes cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2011 111,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front and rear diff seals leaking

front antiroll bar pin bushes cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 104,515 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 99,038 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 98,858 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall , no cords showing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 93,373 miles

Front 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,112 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 87,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre has a superficial damage to sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2006 82,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2006 82,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S724 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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S724 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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