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S958 RUH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,065 mi
Last recorded144,065 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 RUH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 144,065 miles

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

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Fail 13 Jul 2015 144,065 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 140,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 121,766 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Slight splitting on both inner edges of rear tyres

Fail 29 May 2012 114,378 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2012 114,378 miles

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

off side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2011 103,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 May 2011 103,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 May 2010 92,825 miles

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

after-market exhaust system fitted (noise level on limit)

both outersills slightly corroded

wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 24 May 2010 92,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aftermarket exhaust fitted (noise level on limit)

both outersills slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 May 2009 84,987 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 77,467 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 77,467 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 70,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,321 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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S958 RUH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S958 RUH, 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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S958 RUH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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