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S852 EVV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,417 mi
Last recorded149,417 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 EVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 149,417 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 149,397 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 141,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2014 141,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2013 132,704 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 132,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 125,369 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 125,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,055 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 115,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 103,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 103,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 87,662 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 76,723 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 76,723 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 69,139 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 69,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,467 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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S852 EVV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S852 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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What year was S852 EVV registered?

S852 EVV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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