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S915 PAB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 PAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 106,619 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 106,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,114 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 102,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 101,773 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 101,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 99,375 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP N OT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

INCORRECT CAP FITTED TO BRAKE FLUID RESEOVE

NS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NSR TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL MIN

OSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE AND TREAD IS NEAR LEGAL MIN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Fail 15 May 2009 99,375 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

CENTRE STOP LAMP N OT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

INCORRECT CAP FITTED TO BRAKE FLUID RESEOVE

NS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NSF BRAKE FEELS TIGHT

NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS VERY LOW

NSR TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL MIN

OSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE AND TREAD IS NEAR LEGAL MIN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Pass 23 May 2008 97,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 93,852 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 89,366 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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S915 PAB 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 72.7%.

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 S915 PAB, 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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S915 PAB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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