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R168 BBU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,038 mi
Last recorded137,038 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 BBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 137,038 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2018 137,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 133,090 miles

Front Diff leaking

Oil leak and sump corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

rear subframe corroded and soft, but not holed

Fail 6 Nov 2017 133,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired retaining clip missing (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired retaining clips missing (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp possibly damaged (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak and sump corroded

Front Diff leaking

Underside of vehicle corroded

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

rear subframe corroded and soft, but not holed

Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,864 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 130,859 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 127,727 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Oct 2015 127,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked at flexi (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked at flexi (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2014 123,879 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 123,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 120,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear inner sill corroding

one of two nearside tail lamps partially lit

Fail 24 Oct 2013 120,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear inner sill corroding

one of two nearside tail lamps partially lit

Pass 4 Apr 2012 113,320 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 113,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 110,773 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 106,609 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 106,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R168 BBU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R168 BBU, 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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R168 BBU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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