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S993 TKE

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

178,491 mi
Last recorded178,491 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 TKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 178,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 173,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 170,146 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 160,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 121,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 116,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 111,915 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear but still clearing windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2014 102,489 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 102,489 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,902 miles

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

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

exhalst heat sheald ratley

Pass 28 May 2012 90,777 miles

all 4 tyres have tread worn low on the inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,726 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 79,981 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,948 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 73,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 67,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 61,202 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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S993 TKE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S993 TKE, 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 S993 TKE registered?

S993 TKE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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