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R160 KNJ

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,103 mi
Last recorded140,103 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 KNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 140,103 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 137,777 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 127,006 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 116,183 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 105,699 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres are in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2009 105,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres are in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2008 95,779 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,756 miles

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

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

rear tyres also cracking in tread area (not quite deep enough to show cords)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R160 KNJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R160 KNJ, 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 R160 KNJ registered?

R160 KNJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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