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S730 DGH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,124 mi
Last recorded127,124 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 127,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 126,727 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 126,727 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise cracked windscreen o/s top

Pass 4 Jun 2013 125,028 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 125,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 121,209 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 121,209 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 120,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 116,355 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

NSR tyre cut in outer sidewall and tread low at outer shoulder.

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

Oil residue at engine.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,512 miles

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

headlight beam aim's poor

wipers poor

Pass 6 Nov 2008 104,659 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 104,659 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 100,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

hole in os head lamp

rear pads low

small split nsf wiper

Fail 26 Oct 2007 100,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

hole in os head lamp

rear pads low

small split nsf wiper

Pass 17 Oct 2006 94,258 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2005 90,726 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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S730 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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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S730 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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