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R147 XHY

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,621 mi
Last recorded145,621 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 XHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 145,621 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 143,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 139,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 137,401 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 135,818 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 135,818 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 135,755 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Mar 2010 132,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 129,643 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 129,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 125,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 117,341 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 117,322 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,229 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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R147 XHY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R147 XHY, 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 R147 XHY registered?

R147 XHY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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