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R211 YWA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,654 mi
Last recorded183,654 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 YWA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 183,654 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre inner side wall deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2009 178,326 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

can't see all brake pipes to inspect..

front brake pads appear low.

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked.

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 3 Nov 2009 178,326 miles

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

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

can't see all brake pipes to inspect..

front brake pads appear low.

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked.

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 2 Oct 2008 162,266 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 162,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 155,198 miles

covers over sills.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 151,476 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 151,465 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R211 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R211 YWA, 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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R211 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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