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R178 JPG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 JPG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 120,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 99,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

note;exhaust been repaired

note;sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 99,600 miles

note;exhaust been repaired

note;sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 120,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 119,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 116,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 114,476 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 104,061 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cambelt is due changing

clutch is slipping badly

cover missing on nearside rear number plate light bulb

oil leak on rear axle aeria

sump is rusty on the dip stick tube part

Fail 10 Apr 2007 104,061 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

clutch is starting to slip

cover missing on nearside rear number plate light bulb

oil leak on rear axle aeria

sump is rusty onthe dip stick tube part

Fail 10 Apr 2006 96,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 96,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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R178 JPG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R178 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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R178 JPG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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