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S738 DGH

1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD102,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside generally corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 173,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 170,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 167,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 165,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 165,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted in wrong position & adjuster not working (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side upper mount - rubber cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 163,333 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 159,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 156,896 miles

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished and starting to split

Fail 13 Oct 2016 156,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished and starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2015 150,757 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,336 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 42,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,472 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 34,470 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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S738 DGH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S738 DGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S738 DGH is a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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