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R212 PVK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,265 mi
Last recorded89,265 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 PVK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 89,265 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,069 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 89,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,615 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 78,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 73,685 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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R212 PVK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R212 PVK, 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 R212 PVK registered?

R212 PVK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R212 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 PVK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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