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S822 LKV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,958 mi
Last recorded85,958 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 LKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 85,958 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear subframe +suspension component slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,958 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear subframe +suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,321 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes

rear discs

slight play in rack ends

Fail 10 Aug 2010 84,321 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes

rear discs

slight play in rack ends

Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,278 miles

advise front jacking pionts slightly corroded

advise o/s/r disc

Fail 5 Aug 2009 81,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,970 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 77,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 62,361 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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S822 LKV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S822 LKV, 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 S822 LKV registered?

S822 LKV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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