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R166 JPG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,973 mi
Last recorded178,973 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 JPG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 178,973 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 177,864 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 172,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 169,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 165,899 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 165,350 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 163,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middl;e (6.1.2 (a))

under body corrosion due to been stood not rotten

Fail 19 Apr 2019 163,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middl;e (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under body corrosion due to been stood not rotten

Pass 25 Jun 2010 140,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 133,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 124,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

Fail 23 May 2008 124,373 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Apr 2007 116,860 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 116,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 109,496 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 109,469 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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R166 JPG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R166 JPG, 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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R166 JPG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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