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R182 GCA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,486 mi
Last recorded61,486 miles
Recorded on12 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 GCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2024 61,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2023
Fail 6 Apr 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/chassie (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,801 miles

Nearside Inner c.v gaiter deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2020 49,847 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM THE GEAR BOX

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,229 miles

slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 7 Apr 2018 45,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 45,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 34,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust sligtlly blowing on backbox

Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,561 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre missing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,002 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,296 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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R182 GCA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R182 GCA, 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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R182 GCA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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