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S949 RAD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

188,880 mi
Last recorded188,880 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 RAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 188,880 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody/componenets corrorded

Pass 22 May 2023 178,086 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s + n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 162,687 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underneath covered in under sealer.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 162,687 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 162,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH/CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOOT FLOOOR/CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 161,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general rust under side

Fail 17 Sep 2020 161,585 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general rust under side

Pass 27 Sep 2019 160,339 miles

general rust underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 160,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure mounting corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded and a few holes, but not structural or affecting the control of the vehicle

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 158,739 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear sills and suspension corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 158,735 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak small pin hole in shock body due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes that run to rear brakes - tucked up next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner wheel arches near strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion to rear suspension and sills

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 156,865 miles

Minor corrosion to sills

Nearside Front worn heavily on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2017 156,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering UJ loose where it connects to steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Minor corrosion to sills

Nearside Front worn heavily on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2016 155,152 miles

General corrosion to sills

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Unevenly worn and also deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 155,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Droplink (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion to sills

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Unevenly worn and also deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 153,491 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to sills

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 153,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to sills

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 151,867 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to front and rear subframe

Pass 14 Aug 2013 150,361 miles

Oil leak

centre rear brake light not working

front no. plate cracked

nsf seatbelt damaged

play in front steering rackends

Fail 2 Aug 2013 150,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

cat blowing at join

centre rear brake light not working

front no. plate cracked

nsf seatbelt damaged

play in front steering rackends

Pass 3 Aug 2012

Oil leak

cat blowing at join

drivers seatbelt damaged

front no.plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2011 125,707 miles

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

Oil leak

cat blowing at join

movement in both front rackends

rear diff leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2011 125,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

cat blowing at join

movement in both front rackends

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2010 123,959 miles

Oil leak

cat blowing at join

movement in rear arb drop links

osf seatbelt frayed

osr tyre worn to limit

Fail 12 Aug 2010 123,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

cat blowing at join

movement in rear arb drop links

osf seatbelt frayed

osr tyre worn to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2009 117,681 miles

o/s headlamp slightly loose

slight play in both front a/roll bar links

slight play in rear a/roll bar links

slight play in steering rack arms

unable to ckeck tyres fully due to drive system

Pass 16 Sep 2008 103,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cut n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

handbrake high

slight play n/s steering

Fail 16 Sep 2008 103,635 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cut n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

handbrake high

slight play n/s steering

Pass 11 Aug 2007 94,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 87,427 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 87,328 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

advise n-s-f tyre wearing on outter edge †advise slight play in both rear axle mounts

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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S949 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 S949 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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S949 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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