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S947 RAD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,359 mi
Last recorded141,359 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 RAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 141,359 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2012 139,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs slight pitting ????

second hand cat fitted at time of test ???

shocker are corroded ??? no leak found at time of test ???

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ???

smell petrol no leak found at time of test ????

suspension lower ???

under side floor damage no holes ????

Pass 11 Oct 2010 137,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 137,739 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 133,025 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 132,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 128,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 128,179 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 115,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 102,990 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 97,126 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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S947 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S947 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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S947 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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