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R203 MSG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,463 mi
Last recorded95,463 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 MSG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,018 miles

standard exhaust fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle covered in protective underseal

vehicle looks silly without rear wing fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 95,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

standard exhaust fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle covered in protective underseal

vehicle looks silly without rear wing fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,562 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 94,562 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 87,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 82,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,794 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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R203 MSG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R203 MSG, 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 R203 MSG registered?

R203 MSG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is R203 MSG safe to buy?

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