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R183 HBA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,238 mi
Last recorded149,238 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 HBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 149,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 146,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 146,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 139,348 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 134,434 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2014 127,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front hubs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,737 miles

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

both front hubs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 123,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres are worn on edges

hid kit fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2012 123,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres are worn on edges

hid kit fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 119,469 miles

Air bag light on

O/S/R door will not open from outside

Fail 7 Nov 2011 119,441 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Air bag light on

O/S/R door will not open from outside

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,942 miles

air bag worning lamp on

front tyre's worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2010 110,936 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag worning lamp on

front tyre's worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,640 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 101,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

stering wheel cover fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2008 95,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,753 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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R183 HBA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R183 HBA, 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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R183 HBA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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