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S894 NSA

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,727 mi
Last recorded100,727 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 NSA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 100,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,856 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing no rear seat belts fitted ()

sill covers and underfloor covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,856 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing no rear seat belts fitted ()

sill covers and underfloor covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2017 97,501 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,971 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 95,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,142 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 88,829 miles

brake pipes front to rear some corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2008 88,806 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 81,594 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 81,594 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S894 NSA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S894 NSA, 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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S894 NSA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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