MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,678 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination
Rear shock absorbers soft for model
Some corrosion to rear subframe and components
Some deterioration to all suspension bushes
Sports exhaust fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination
Rear shock absorbers soft for model
Some corrosion to rear subframe and components
Some deterioration to all suspension bushes
Sports exhaust fitted
Air bag light on
N/s/f abs wiring insecure and chaffing
Plastic covers fitted preventing full examination of structure
Some grabbing on park brake
Some wear to front roll bar links
Sports exhaust fitted,with temporary bung,loud but not considered excessive
Vehicle presenter advised engine fitted from pre cat test car and modified
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Air bag light on
N/s/f abs wiring insecure and chaffing
Plastic covers fitted preventing full examination of structure
Some grabbing on park brake
Some wear to front roll bar links
Sports exhaust fitted,with temporary bung,loud but not considered excessive
Vehicle presenter advised engine fitted from pre cat test car and modified
rear brake discs corrodded
rear brake pads look low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air bag warning light on dash
outer sills have plastic covers over them
rear
sill covers fitted
osr tyre worn, brake discs wearing and some corrosion
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R172 GRL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R172 GRL, 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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R172 GRL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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