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S981 CTV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,517 mi
Last recorded94,517 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 CTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,517 miles

Slight judder on all breaks

general vehicle underbody and underbody component condition heavily corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,533 miles

1st catalyst; flange corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,901 miles

Front Catalyst rear flange corroded thin

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 82,901 miles

Front Catalyst rear flange corroded thin

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,553 miles

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

front catalyst rear flange corroded thin

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,004 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 58,004 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,457 miles

slight corrosion on rear of outter sill

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,038 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 42,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,551 miles

inner and outter walls of both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2008 40,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,083 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,206 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm outer edge, sidewall scrubbed

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

Offside front tyre 2.5mm tread at centre

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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S981 CTV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S981 CTV, 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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S981 CTV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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