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S84 ARR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,795 mi
Last recorded84,795 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 ARR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 84,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 78,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,191 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,990 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,717 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,849 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 60,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,868 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,868 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,325 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,143 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 453,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 453,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,397 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,397 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,317 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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S84 ARR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S84 ARR, 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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S84 ARR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 October 1998.

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