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S975 KSO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,455 mi
Last recorded156,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 KSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 156,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 150,978 miles

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

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

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

n.s.f.inner drive shaft boot is split.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 143,895 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cracks but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

slight oil leak around sump

Fail 4 Jul 2009 143,895 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has a cracks but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 24 Jun 2008 138,420 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 133,642 miles

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

o/side front tyre low on inside edge

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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S975 KSO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S975 KSO, 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 S975 KSO registered?

S975 KSO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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