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S901 SRL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,959 mi
Last recorded126,959 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 SRL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 126,959 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

exhaust system rusty in places

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear subframe rusty and bushes perishing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 126,959 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s rear

exhaust system rusty in places

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear subframe rusty and bushes perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,830 miles

complete exhaust system rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2009 118,683 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

complete exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,135 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 113,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 113,065 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion is to brake pipe o/s/r to junction box...

plastic sill covers fitted no visible rust evident..

some rust to closers, inner sills, chassis and general underside...

Fail 4 Mar 2008 113,065 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion is to brake pipe o/s/r to junction box...

plastic sill covers fitted no visible rust evident..

some rust to closers, inner sills, chassis and general underside...

Pass 8 Jan 2007 111,935 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 99,882 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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S901 SRL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S901 SRL, 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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S901 SRL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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