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R199 XWO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,790 mi
Last recorded43,790 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 XWO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,790 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 43,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside doors slightly damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2016 43,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside doors slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,306 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken off but system essentially sound and secure.

Nearside rear brake disc rusty but not considered seriously weakened.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 42,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken off but system essentially sound and secure.

Nearside rear brake disc rusty but not considered seriously weakened.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,969 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,611 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 178,930 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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R199 XWO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R199 XWO, 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 R199 XWO registered?

R199 XWO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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