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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
play at steering wheel
offside rear tyre splitting
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front inner brake discs in poor condition
nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
underside of vehicle in poor condition
wide road wheel s fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front inner brake discs in poor condition
nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
offside rear tyre splitting
play at steering wheel
slight play nearside top strutt mounts
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in steering rack
underside of vehicle undersealed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle underbody has a lot of welding repairs and is covered in underbody sealant
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
front brake discs in poor condition
nearside front inner sill/floor pan corroded
offside front inner sill/floorpan corroded
oil leakl
rear subframe corroded
road wheels pertruding arches
vehicle underbody has corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
front brake discs in poor condition
nearside front inner sill/floor pan corroded
offside front inner sill/floorpan corroded
oil leakl
rear subframe corroded
road wheels pertruding arches
vehicle underbody has corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
oil leak
offside and nearside front and nearside and offside rear inner sills have corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise sun visor accross top of screen
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
advise condensation in head lights patterns slightly obscured .
note rusted exhaust heat shield
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Magnetic front registration plate fitted at time of test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Magnetic front registration plate fitted at time of test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyers have wear to inside edges
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
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S915 UAB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 S915 UAB, 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 UAB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.
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