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S987 ASF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,325 mi
Last recorded98,325 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 ASF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,325 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,298 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,061 miles

n/s and o/s rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,495 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 88,495 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,381 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 79,350 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,922 miles

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

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

rear wiper is split

Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,922 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper is split

Pass 17 Mar 2007 55,879 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bonnet can only be opend through grill

rear wiper blade is split

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to running through inside of vehicle

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 17 Mar 2007 55,879 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet can only be opend through grill

rear wiper blade is split

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to running through inside of vehicle

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

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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S987 ASF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S987 ASF, 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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S987 ASF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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