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R176 VLS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,410 mi
Last recorded109,410 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 VLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2014 109,410 miles

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

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

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

can not view sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 31 May 2014 109,410 miles

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

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

can not view sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 25 May 2013 106,412 miles

NSF + OSF SIILS CANT BE VIEWD DUE TO SIDE SKIRTS FIITED

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

Fail 12 May 2012 101,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

can not view the sills due to side skirts fitted nsr +osr

Pass 12 May 2012 101,748 miles

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

can not view the sills due to side skirts fitted nsr +osr

Pass 21 May 2011 95,929 miles

front and back discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,320 miles

All four brake discs are slightly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

foot brakes slightly spongy

osf tyre has wear on the inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 93,001 miles

All four discs are discs are slightly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,962 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,142 miles

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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R176 VLS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R176 VLS, 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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R176 VLS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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