MOT Status
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188,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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))
Minor corrosion to sills
Nearside Front worn heavily on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn
Offside Front Nail in tyre
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
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) ()
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) ()
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)
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)
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
Oil leak
centre rear brake light not working
front no. plate cracked
nsf seatbelt damaged
play in front steering rackends
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
Oil leak
cat blowing at join
drivers seatbelt damaged
front no.plate cracked
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
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
Oil leak
cat blowing at join
movement in rear arb drop links
osf seatbelt frayed
osr tyre worn to limit
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
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
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
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
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
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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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