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R206 XFC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,749 mi
Last recorded99,749 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 XFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,820 miles

advanced corrosion to rear subframe needs attention

age cracking to flexi hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

front number plate in poor condiction

n/s/f tyre on limit

suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 88,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced corrosion to rear subframe needs attention

age cracking to flexi hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

front number plate in poor condiction

n/s/f tyre on limit

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,174 miles

advance movement in o/s/f drop link rubber needs attention

both rear shocks heavly corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear rubber suspension bushes age cracking

front and rear suspension componenets corroded

front number plate water damaged

n/s/f headlight on upper limit

rear sub-frame bushes perished may need attention soon

rear sub-frame heavly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 83,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advance movement in o/s/f drop link rubber needs attention

both rear shocks heavly corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear rubber suspension bushes age cracking

front and rear suspension componenets corroded

front number plate water damaged

n/s/f headlight on upper limit

rear sub-frame bushes perished may need attention soon

rear sub-frame heavly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,182 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front number plate water damaged

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split needs attention

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear sub-frame bushes badly age cracking

slight dampness around n/s/f and n/s/r shock absorbers

stone chips in windscreen/crack outside swept area

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,275 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front number plate water damaged

o/s/f tyre deep cuts and close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear sub-frame bushes age cracking

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,275 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front number plate water damaged

o/s/f tyre deep cuts and close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear sub-frame bushes age cracking

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,350 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,441 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 54,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R206 XFC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R206 XFC, 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 R206 XFC registered?

R206 XFC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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