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R221 YWA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

192,847 mi
Last recorded192,847 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 YWA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 192,847 miles

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2019 192,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2018 187,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear inner cv boot slight leak grease

Pass 8 Feb 2017 181,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 175,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 171,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 166,157 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 161,350 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 154,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 148,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 142,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight play in offside rear axle bush

Pass 10 Nov 2008 136,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 129,212 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 123,264 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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R221 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R221 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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What year was R221 YWA registered?

R221 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R221 YWA safe to buy?

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