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R220 HDV

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,595 mi
Last recorded139,595 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 HDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,595 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 138,462 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 136,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 134,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,160 miles

Offside Front play in shock absorber

Pass 6 Feb 2016 127,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 123,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 119,846 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 110,749 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 106,524 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 102,063 miles

rear subframe bushes splitting

Fail 6 Feb 2010 102,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear subframe bushes splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2009 97,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 93,166 miles

fromt tyres getting low inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2007 89,014 miles

handbrake travel high

rear brake pads look low

unable to see front under body due to covers

Pass 4 Feb 2006 84,339 miles

unable to fully check front underbody due to covers

Fail 4 Feb 2006 84,339 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to fully check front underbody due to covers

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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R220 HDV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R220 HDV, 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 R220 HDV registered?

R220 HDV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R220 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 HDV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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