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R128 ORS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,044 mi
Last recorded159,044 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 ORS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 159,044 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 159,044 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 154,485 miles

EXHAUST NOISY GENRAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 154,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

EXHAUST NOISY GENRAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 150,492 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 150,492 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ONLY ONE NO PLATE LIGHT FITTED FRONT DISCS CORRODING EXAUST NOISY BUT NOT EXSESIVE

Fail 12 Oct 2010 143,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 flexi brake hoses secured with cable ties

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil sump distorted and corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 143,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 flexi brake hoses secured with cable ties

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil sump distorted and corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 140,577 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 140,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 129,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 123,440 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 119,438 miles

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Fail 29 Jan 2007 119,438 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel lines starting to corroed

both rea tyres at 2-3 mm

fuel tank filler neck heavly corroded

o/s wiper torn

steering wheel twisting

Pass 20 Jan 2006 110,581 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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R128 ORS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R128 ORS, 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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R128 ORS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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