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S812 BSF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,190 mi
Last recorded74,190 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 BSF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,190 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 74,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 73,652 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn to due heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel tank, pipe has sweat but no visable leaks during test ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 73,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 66,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 66,496 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension components have onset of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,851 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 64,835 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle in rusty condition

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,114 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

underneath vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

underneath vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,400 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,425 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 56,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,257 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 53,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,413 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,570 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 35,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 33,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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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S812 BSF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S812 BSF, 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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S812 BSF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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