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S823 JRM

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,721 mi
Last recorded113,721 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 JRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,721 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine air intake insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2009 113,719 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine air intake insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2008 107,522 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 107,522 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,651 miles

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

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)

n/s/r skocker has slight wear to sliding gland

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 6 Jul 2007 98,651 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r skocker has slight wear to sliding gland

Pass 7 Jul 2006 87,806 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 87,806 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S823 JRM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S823 JRM, 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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S823 JRM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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