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S765 JNW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,542 mi
Last recorded84,542 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 JNW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,542 miles

Offside Rear bumper mount corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,540 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear bumper mount corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 84,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 74,531 miles

nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor weeping

Pass 20 May 2014 69,758 miles

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

Outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 22 May 2013 64,501 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

opaque sunstrip fitted but not in drivers view

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 13 Jun 2012 57,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 5 May 2010 86,039 miles

centre lap and reciever both missing at time of test

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 4 May 2010 86,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

centre lap and reciever both missing at time of test

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,382 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 79,380 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,830 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 74,830 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 71,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 66,509 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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S765 JNW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S765 JNW, 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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S765 JNW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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