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R12 SSW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,611 mi
Last recorded164,611 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 SSW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 164,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R outer sill corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 164,611 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 160,369 miles

Advise front brake discs slightly worn

Advise front number plate cracked.

Advise slight damage to n/s/r outer sill.

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 160,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise front number plate cracked.

Advise o/s & n/s front lower ball joint locking nut split pins missing.

Advise slight damage to n/s/r outer sill.

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 150,753 miles

Advise, front number plate cracked

Advise, o/s & n/s bottom ball joint nut s have no split pins in castle nut but have vibration washers fitted

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 150,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Advise, front number plate cracked

Advise, o/s & n/s bottom ball joint nut s have no split pins in castle nut but have vibration washers fitted

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 137,613 miles

o/s rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

Battery insecure

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

both front driveshaft inner boots split

damage to n/s rear door

front bumper loose

noise from front of vehicle when driving on full lock .possibly c.v joint worn

Fail 11 Sep 2009 137,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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

both front driveshaft inner boots split

damage to n/s rear door

front bumper loose

noise from front of vehicle when driving on full lock .possibly c.v joint worn

o/s rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 20 Sep 2008 126,621 miles

nearside and offside front inner c.v boots split

Fail 12 Sep 2008 126,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside front inner c.v boots split

Pass 26 Oct 2007 116,853 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 114,851 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 114,851 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 107,418 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 107,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R12 SSW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R12 SSW, 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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R12 SSW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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