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S956 JCK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,293 mi
Last recorded101,293 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 JCK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,293 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,319 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,967 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,693 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,693 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,006 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 53,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 46,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S956 JCK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S956 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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What year was S956 JCK registered?

S956 JCK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S956 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 JCK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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