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S809 NFV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,434 mi
Last recorded120,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 NFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 120,412 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 Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 105,622 miles

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

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

slight underside corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2012 105,622 miles

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

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

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,003 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 100,026 miles

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

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

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

N/s/f inner cv boot split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,456 miles

all brake pipes have very slight corrosion on surface where not plastic coated

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

minor oil leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2010 93,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes have very slight corrosion on surface where not plastic coated

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

minor oil leaks

unable to see condition of inside rear discs

Fail 8 Jul 2009 88,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,549 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 85,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all rear anti roll bar bushes started to perrish

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,693 miles

all rear anti roll bar bushes started to perrish

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,563 miles

front discs wearing on inner side

offside front driveshaft seal leaking slightly

oil leaks

very small blow in middle box/backbox flange joint

Fail 2 Aug 2007 82,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs wearing on inner side

offside front driveshaft seal leaking slightly

oil leaks

very small blow in middle box/backbox flange joint

Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,810 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres uneven wear & close to limit

rear number plate cracked

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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S809 NFV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S809 NFV, 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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What year was S809 NFV registered?

S809 NFV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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