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S926 OPO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,226 mi
Last recorded118,226 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 OPO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 118,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 112,387 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 112,242 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,386 miles

Engine management light lit on dashboard.

NSR tyre worn un-evenly.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 106,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light lit on dashboard.

NSR tyre worn un-evenly.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 100,616 miles

Advise both sills corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 95,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,749 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 88,506 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 88,506 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 82,473 miles

play in wiper rack assembly

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,590 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,826 miles

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

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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S926 OPO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S926 OPO, 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 S926 OPO registered?

S926 OPO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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