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R121 GNA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,388 mi
Last recorded184,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 GNA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 184,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 184,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 179,945 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 179,662 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

towing electric socket not secure

Pass 7 Apr 2011 170,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 164,433 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

breather pipe offside rear wheel arch holed

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 158,869 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 144,174 miles

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

both front to rearbrake pipes †covered in grease

Fail 28 Nov 2006 144,174 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R121 GNA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R121 GNA, 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 R121 GNA registered?

R121 GNA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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