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S88 MCS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,381 mi
Last recorded149,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 MCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 149,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 148,894 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 148,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,574 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear brake pipe unions/joins corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 134,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear brake pipe unions/joins corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 134,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair has been carried out (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

side skirts fitted unable to test full sills

Pass 20 Feb 2016 129,989 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 124,236 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

side skirts fitted unable to test sills

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 108,767 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,942 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2011 96,918 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 96,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,799 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,281 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,555 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 83,444 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 80,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 80,541 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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S88 MCS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S88 MCS, 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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S88 MCS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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