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S972 DGD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,971 mi
Last recorded126,971 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 DGD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 121,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 111,805 miles

Non standard rear exhaust box fitted, a little noisy but not felt to be excessive

Oil leak

Rear Seats and belts removed

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,332 miles

Body kit and side skirts fitted

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non standard exhaust fitted; noisy

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded suspension

Wide rimmed wheels fitted; slightly stretched tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,116 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some examinable components

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non standard exhaust fitted

Rear seats removed at time of test

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examination of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2015 109,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some examinable components

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non standard exhaust fitted

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examination of some components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 108,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

No standard exhaust fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,546 miles

No standard exhaust fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,826 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 97,143 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 82,442 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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S972 DGD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S972 DGD, 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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S972 DGD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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