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R207 HEV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,194 mi
Last recorded141,194 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 HEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 141,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 134,627 miles

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 23 May 2009 126,759 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 116,998 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 116,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 104,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 88,320 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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R207 HEV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R207 HEV, 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 R207 HEV registered?

R207 HEV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R207 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 HEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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