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S800 CDG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,186 mi
Last recorded122,186 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 CDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 122,186 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,341 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and perished

nearside rear exhaust mounting poor

offside front tyre heavily perished

offside wiper blade poor

outer sill covers fitted

under vehicle heavily undersealed

welding repairs to both rear sections of inner sills

Fail 19 Sep 2014 113,330 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and perished

nearside rear exhaust mounting poor

offside front tyre heavily perished

offside wiper blade poor

outer sill covers fitted

under vehicle heavily undersealed

welding repairs to both rear sections of inner sills

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,001 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 109,967 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 102,938 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 102,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 101,591 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 99,578 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 99,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,897 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 92,897 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 89,315 miles

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

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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S800 CDG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green 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 S800 CDG, 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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S800 CDG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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