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R182 LVE

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,676 mi
Last recorded138,676 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 LVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 138,676 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Jun 2015 138,676 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 137,816 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 137,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 134,519 miles

both front headlamps emitting pink ting of same density.

front bumper needs resecuring has slight movement.

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 LVE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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