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R218 OAD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 OAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 94,595 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,095 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,629 miles

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

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 2 Oct 2008 76,629 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,505 miles

both rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 17 Sep 2007 72,505 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2006 61,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 54,547 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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R218 OAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green 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 R218 OAD, 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 R218 OAD registered?

R218 OAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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