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S903 ETV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,031 mi
Last recorded100,031 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 ETV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 96,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 88,633 miles

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 88,583 miles

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

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,747 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 83,747 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pad thickness wearing low.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer skin of exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 75,278 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 75,278 miles

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

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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S903 ETV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S903 ETV, 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 S903 ETV registered?

S903 ETV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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