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S901 JSR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 JSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,230 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 93,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS / JACKING POINT / FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 92,318 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2024 92,167 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 89,740 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 89,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,846 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 86,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 86,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,735 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 78,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,040 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,268 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,989 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 59,987 miles

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

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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S901 JSR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S901 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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What year was S901 JSR registered?

S901 JSR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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