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S92 ARR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,485 mi
Last recorded166,485 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 ARR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 166,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 164,228 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 164,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 156,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2013 145,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Mar 2013 145,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2011 137,411 miles

offside front inner cv boot split

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 133,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot split.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 133,205 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot split.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 116,203 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 116,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 108,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 101,461 miles

n/s rear tyre near limit ;front anti roll bar links wearing ;rear exhaust corroding

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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S92 ARR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S92 ARR, 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 S92 ARR registered?

S92 ARR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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