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S835 GKS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 GKS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 134,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 120,806 miles

temporary repair to centre exhaust

Fail 22 May 2013 120,796 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,243 miles

slight cracking on nearside rear and offside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2010 109,828 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 109,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 96,690 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 96,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 83,886 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 74,411 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2005 64,977 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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S835 GKS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S835 GKS, 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 S835 GKS registered?

S835 GKS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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