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R207 MSO

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 MSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,809 miles

cross member rear corrosion starting by inner stablizer mount

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arms corrosion starting

o/s/r tyre small cuts outer edge nned changing soon

Fail 12 Sep 2012 84,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/side rear tyre perished. off side rear tyre perished. near side rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges. off side rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges. Front brakes slightly binding. Sills have covers cannot fully inspect.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,042 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,041 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,929 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 77,929 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 71,771 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 71,771 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2005 66,594 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R207 MSO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R207 MSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R207 MSO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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