MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
front brake discs worn
Front bumper insecure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front hubs slightly corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front hubs slightly corroded
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
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
Air bag light on
O/S/R door will not open from outside
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
air bag worning lamp on
front tyre's worn on edges
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R183 HBA registered?
R183 HBA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R183 HBA safe to buy?
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