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S948 JCK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 JCK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012
Fail 9 Oct 2012

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip to windscreen

front wipers slight smear

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010

rfr's as per mot 662166180253

Fail 13 Oct 2010

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

chips to screen

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

offside rear tyre getting wearing on edges

oil leak diff

Pass 26 Sep 2009 111,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 109,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 109,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 84,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2006 84,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2005 75,762 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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S948 JCK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 S948 JCK, 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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S948 JCK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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