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R199 WSL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,319 mi
Last recorded131,319 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 WSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 131,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 131,137 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe filler pipe corroded to excess

Pass 15 Jun 2012 127,943 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 127,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 125,351 miles

airbag lamp on

clutch anti slip pedal rub ber missing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 125,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag lamp on

clutch anti slip pedal rub ber missing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 119,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

wiper mechanism loose,or worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 119,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

wiper mechanism loose,or worn

Pass 25 May 2009 116,168 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 116,116 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 112,677 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 112,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 109,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 102,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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R199 WSL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R199 WSL, 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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R199 WSL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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