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S809 UCL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,697 mi
Last recorded96,697 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 UCL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 96,653 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 92,681 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 92,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 87,445 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,306 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,884 miles

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

Both front wiper rubbers split.

Corrosion of brake pipes out to both front flexi hoses.

Corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill cover fitted.

Wiring insecure in boot.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,804 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,199 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,844 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,137 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,411 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,095 miles

wear in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,956 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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S809 UCL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S809 UCL, 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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S809 UCL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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