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S845 EVV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 EVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,102 miles

centre stoplight not working. n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished. o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 102,102 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre stoplight not working. n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished. o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 100,561 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 100,561 miles

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

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 2 Dec 2010 94,943 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2010 94,943 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,694 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 80,694 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 x nails in n/s/r.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight waver nearside front brake

Fail 29 Nov 2007 63,048 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight waver nearside front brake

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 43,249 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 43,249 miles

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

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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S845 EVV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S845 EVV, 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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S845 EVV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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