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R114 BAY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,629 mi
Last recorded102,629 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 BAY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2014 102,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 97,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,634 miles

exhaust blow at rear flange & centre pipe small hole

front & fear brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

small chips on windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2009 78,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow at rear flange & centre pipe small hole

front & fear brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

small chips on windscreen

Pass 1 May 2007 78,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,212 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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R114 BAY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R114 BAY, 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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R114 BAY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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