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WAZ 8806

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

223,987 mi
Last recorded223,987 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 8806
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 223,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 'worn off' (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 223,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground horn compressor not secure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 'worn off' (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 218,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quater panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 206,414 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 206,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 192,065 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 179,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 179,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 169,600 miles

Engine oil leaking onto steering rack

Front number plate is deteriorating

Intermittent fault dip & main beam offside

Fail 11 Nov 2015 169,594 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine oil leaking onto steering rack

Front number plate is deteriorating

Intermittent fault dip & main beam offside

Pass 17 Nov 2014 158,245 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges. Have been run under inflated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 158,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on both edges. Have been run under inflated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 143,459 miles

Both Number plates are deteriorating

Gearbox or engine oil leaking onto steering rack?

Offside rear outer brake disc is corroding

Plastic side sills fitted not allowing ful inspection of metal bodysills

Play in wiper mechanism and linkage

Rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 22 Apr 2013 143,459 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Both Number plates are deteriorating

Gearbox or engine oil leaking onto steering rack?

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear outer brake disc is corroding

Plastic side sills fitted not allowing ful inspection of metal bodysills

Play in wiper mechanism and linkage

Rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 27 Feb 2012 124,150 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

power steering belt excessively cracked/worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 124,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

power steering belt excessively cracked/worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,245 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 114,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,341 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2010 101,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,396 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,461 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 79,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,061 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 73,061 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,438 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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WAZ 8806 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 WAZ 8806, 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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WAZ 8806 is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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