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S853 RNP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,386 mi
Last recorded144,386 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 RNP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 144,386 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 113,797 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,434 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 112,425 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 110,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 95,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,535 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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S853 RNP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S853 RNP, 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 S853 RNP registered?

S853 RNP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S853 RNP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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