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R121 YUD

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

215,550 mi
Last recorded215,550 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 YUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 215,550 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 215,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 209,645 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 209,639 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 201,649 miles

o/s sill / inner sill beginning to corrode at rear

Pass 20 Nov 2010 193,541 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 186,251 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 178,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 172,324 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 163,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 155,933 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R121 YUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R121 YUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R121 YUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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