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M298 RKS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,968 mi
Last recorded94,968 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 RKS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel kneck corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 92,462 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel kneck corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,251 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,342 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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M298 RKS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M298 RKS, 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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M298 RKS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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The MOT history for M298 RKS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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