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R111 SUB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,056 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 81,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 80,837 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps protector fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,143 miles

both sides front & rear brake hoses secured to the shock absorbers using cable ties, and are secure

Fail 16 Oct 2012 78,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

both sides front & rear brake hoses secured to the shock absorbers using cable ties, and are secure

Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,005 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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R111 SUB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R111 SUB, 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 R111 SUB registered?

R111 SUB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R111 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 SUB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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