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S797 TUH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,228 mi
Last recorded143,228 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 TUH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 143,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 140,514 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel speed sensor retaining bolt missing.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 139,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel speed sensor retaining bolt missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable not fully secured.

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable not fully secured.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,297 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak engine rocker cover ()

Fail 26 May 2017 138,286 miles

Brake performance not tested spilt brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak engine rocker cover ()

Pass 27 May 2016 135,890 miles

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,461 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 117,601 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 111,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 102,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,026 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 72,535 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,535 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 61,786 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 54,950 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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S797 TUH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S797 TUH, 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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S797 TUH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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