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R189 KDG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,586 mi
Last recorded126,586 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 KDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 126,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 120,865 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 120,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,197 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 100,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,078 miles

brake check

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,761 miles

near side front tyrelow lockingwheel nuts key lost brake check

Pass 10 Feb 2007 70,729 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 70,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

off side front tyre puntured

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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R189 KDG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R189 KDG, 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 R189 KDG registered?

R189 KDG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R189 KDG safe to buy?

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