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S893 JSR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,153 mi
Last recorded125,153 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 JSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 125,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wiper smearing very slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2012 127,371 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel filler neck breather corroded

Offside rear shock damp no signs of a leak

Steering rack damp no signs of a leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 127,371 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside rear shock damp no signs of a leak

Steering rack damp no signs of a leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 126,025 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 126,025 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Chip in windsreen

Exhaust clamp rattling on backbox

Nearside front headlamp loose but not insecure

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

Steering rack damp no leaks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,985 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 122,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front flexy ferrells in poor condition

Chip in windscreen

Fuel filler neck corroded

Steering rack damp but no leaks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 119,637 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 119,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

front bumper accident damaged no sharp or ragged edges or projections protruding

nearside front inner c.v boot split and leaking grease

oil cap on top of battery on arrival

steering rack damp no apparent sign of a leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 117,351 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 117,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine knocking at idle

Nearside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 25 Jul 2007 113,362 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 113,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Chip in windscreen

Fuel lines in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering rack damp no signs of leaks

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 109,092 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake backing plates corroded

front brake discs,surface corrosion

nearside outer sill damaged and the outer cover is loose

offside and nearside ,front to rear brake pipes ,corroded at rear

offside and nearside rear bumper insecure

offside windscreen chipped

oil leaks at engine

Pass 27 Sep 2005 101,167 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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S893 JSR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S893 JSR, 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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S893 JSR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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