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S943 RAD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,145 mi
Last recorded144,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 RAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 144,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake disc backing plates heavily corroded

high level stop ligh inop

Fail 24 Jul 2013 144,142 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake disc backing plates heavily corroded

high level stop ligh inop

Pass 14 Apr 2012 141,464 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 137,529 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2010 120,671 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 120,671 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 113,238 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 113,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 105,408 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2006 92,634 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 92,049 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 77,728 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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S943 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S943 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S943 RAD registered?

S943 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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