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S833 RNP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 RNP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 85,923 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both tie rods (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced headlight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 76,418 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 68,439 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 60,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 60,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

cover's on sill / split pin missing on o/s track rod end / n/s lower ball joint dust cover mising

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,289 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

Fail 31 May 2007 56,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Both Front flexi brake hoses not clip to struts

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

Tread pattern getting low both front tyres & offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2006 52,775 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 52,769 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)

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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S833 RNP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S833 RNP, 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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S833 RNP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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