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S974 ATV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,700 mi
Last recorded146,700 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 ATV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 146,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 124,116 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,432 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,183 miles

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

offside front pipe heat shield is insacure

Fail 17 Nov 2009 105,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes surface corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 17 Nov 2009 105,264 miles

brake pipes surface corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 20 Nov 2008 101,011 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear propshaft support carrier mounting bushes are worn to excess

Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 94,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,793 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 86,793 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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S974 ATV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S974 ATV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S974 ATV registered?

S974 ATV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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