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R203 XAW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,211 mi
Last recorded120,211 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 XAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,211 miles

205/50/16 X 4

BOTH OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS,

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS S/CORR-PODOT

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/13

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,708 miles

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

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Nov 2010 104,900 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,284 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split [slight]

Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle support arm bushes slight wear.(front bushes).

Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 83,617 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 75,685 miles

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

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

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 XAW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAW, 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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R203 XAW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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