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S849 SKK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,918 mi
Last recorded109,918 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 SKK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

turbo inlet pipe loose on engine

Fail 30 Sep 2015 109,324 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions not tested due to no cat fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,943 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 101,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 87,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,138 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,446 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 64,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S849 SKK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S849 SKK, 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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S849 SKK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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