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S918 RAD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 RAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 104,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,001 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 99,948 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 91,751 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 91,751 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates characters wrong (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,386 miles

battery clamp requires securing

small crack in corner of windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2008 84,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,278 miles

rear exhaust box rusting badly (not blowing)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,278 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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S918 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S918 RAD, 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 S918 RAD registered?

S918 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S918 RAD safe to buy?

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