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S730 APM

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,500 mi
Last recorded52,500 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 APM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear silencer very corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 52,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear silencer very corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,835 miles

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

rear silencer very corroded

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,982 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,878 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 48,878 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 47,735 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,735 miles

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,589 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,724 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

battery loose

brake fluid level is down

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside outer sill damaged

rear of exhaust is corroded

steering rack flexing on fixings

Fail 4 Feb 2013 44,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

battery loose

brake fluid level is down

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside outer sill damaged

rear of exhaust is corroded

steering rack flexing on fixings

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,215 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box starting to corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,548 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,093 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to split

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,093 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to split

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 388,744 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 34,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre small cut in outer wall

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre small cut in outer wall

Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,699 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 28,699 miles

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

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

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

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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S730 APM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S730 APM, 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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S730 APM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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