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WAZ 4252

1998 Subaru Imprezza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Imprezza110,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 4252
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 159,800 miles

Complete underside corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 159,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 159,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 154,856 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 154,854 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis legs and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covered at time of test couldnt inspect

vehicle has had extensive welding work done in my opinion it is in an advanced state of corrossion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 154,849 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage FRONT BUMPER INSECURE (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking FUEL PIPES ON FLOOR PAN (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim SOFT (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure ON DOOR (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 146,488 miles

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

Rear inner valance holed

Rear subframe holed

Fail 9 Feb 2017 146,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger holed at (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired not seated properly (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear inner valance holed

Rear subframe holed

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 139,645 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 139,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brakes grabbing

both rear wheel bearins slightly worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

steering slightly rough

Fail 15 Sep 2014 138,889 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT WEAR

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 131,726 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 131,725 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 131,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 130,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 129,638 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 129,633 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 128,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 125,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 122,383 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)

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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WAZ 4252 is a 1998 Subaru Imprezza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 110,662 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 Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAZ 4252, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WAZ 4252 is a 1998 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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