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S72 FFW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 FFW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2018 107,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area . (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill area. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill area. (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Rear Underside of vehicle and suspension component's corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear X2. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under vehicle corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 104,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear X2. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyres under inflated.

Under vehicle corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded tout of floor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted all corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement diff mountains (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded tout of floor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted all corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement diff mountains (6.1.D.1a)

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 100,282 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,373 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

under body slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2014 97,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

under body slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,535 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light on dash

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front headlamp holed & condensated

offside front brake discs dirt shield deterioated

Fail 21 Feb 2013 94,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Air bag light on dash

Exhaust center pipe heat sheild insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,829 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag warning light on dashboard

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

offside front power steering pipe clip insicure

Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag warning light on dashboard

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

offside front power steering pipe clip insicure

Fail 11 Feb 2011 88,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler pipes corroding

rear shock absorbers corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,243 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

rear shock absorbers corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 83,576 miles

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

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

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

front wishbones corroding

fuel filler pipes corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2009 78,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody suspension covered in surface rust & snow

Fail 5 Feb 2009 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody suspension covered in surface rust & snow

Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,366 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front headlamp damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2007 69,243 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front & offside front tyres badly worn both tyres right on legal limit over 75% of width

Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,243 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front & offside front tyres badly worn both tyres right on legal limit over 75% of width

Pass 29 Jan 2006 60,828 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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S72 FFW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S72 FFW, 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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S72 FFW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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