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R155 BWB

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,375 mi
Last recorded120,375 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 BWB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 120,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2015 120,375 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2014 116,772 miles

rear jacking points squashed

Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,884 miles

Wear to front tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2012 109,705 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 104,901 miles

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wear to rear brake pads

Pass 4 Feb 2010 101,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R155 BWB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R155 BWB, 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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R155 BWB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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