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R172 GRL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,678 mi
Last recorded111,678 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 GRL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,597 miles

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 111,590 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 111,345 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 111,354 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 109,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 108,450 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,930 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 98,930 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,983 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 86,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,220 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 79,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,670 miles

rear brake discs corrodded

rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,736 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,237 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2006 53,952 miles

osr tyre worn, brake discs wearing and some corrosion

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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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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What year was R172 GRL registered?

R172 GRL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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