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L858 RHJ

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,807 mi
Last recorded83,807 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL858 RHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,807 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 83,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 82,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,108 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 82,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 80,915 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 80,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,483 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear brake slightly siezed

Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,263 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 78,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

near side front brake binding

Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L858 RHJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L858 RHJ, 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 L858 RHJ registered?

L858 RHJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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The MOT history for L858 RHJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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