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S747 KBW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,521 mi
Last recorded114,521 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 KBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 114,521 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,066 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 113,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,716 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres perished

wipers smearing

Fail 7 Dec 2013 109,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres perished

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,853 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

handbrake high

nsr coil spring insecure

osf seat base insecure

osr tyre sidewall damaged

battery insecure

`oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2012 98,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

`oil leak

battery insecure

fuel filler pipes corroded

handbrake high

nsr coil spring insecure

osf seat base insecure

osr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,156 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,496 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 81,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,185 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 75,937 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 75,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 65,639 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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S747 KBW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S747 KBW, 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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S747 KBW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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