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R178 NFL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,022 mi
Last recorded122,022 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 NFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 122,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn

condensation in n/s/r light lens

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves perrished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 120,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves perrished

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2013 113,478 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 113,478 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil level below minimum

Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,341 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 106,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine oil level low.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,337 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cuts in rear tyres

front tyres wearing edges

side sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,346 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 74,611 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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R178 NFL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NFL, 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 NFL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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