MOT Results

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Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 1998
74.6% pass rate
from 497 tests in 2021
(33% better than other 1998 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.60% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.60% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.6% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Catalytic converter (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (57% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Springs (80% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.40% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame (13 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.20% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
    • 0.80% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.20% fail on System
    • 0.60% fail on Seats
      • 0.60% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.40% fail on Chassis
      • 0.40% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.60% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.20% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.80% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.40% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.40% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.80% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Airbags
      • 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment

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