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R179 AKR

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,106 mi
Last recorded112,106 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 AKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 109,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wax oil needed

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion all sill slightly damage also subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 99,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member split (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill bent and spilt (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all sills slightly damaged (6.1.B.2)

wax oil needed

Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,332 miles

sills floor chassi req wax oil grease through out

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,651 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 86,461 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Oct 2012 86,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2011 84,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 82,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 80,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut to inner side wall

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,101 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 69,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 63,982 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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R179 AKR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R179 AKR, 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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R179 AKR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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