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R223 OAD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,605 mi
Last recorded149,605 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 OAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2010 149,605 miles

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

qffside front and rear door skins damaged no sharp edges at present

Pass 7 Dec 2010 149,605 miles

qffside front and rear door skins damaged no sharp edges at present

Pass 8 Dec 2009 143,206 miles

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

o/s/f and rear door skins damaged no sharp edges

Fail 8 Dec 2009 143,206 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f and rear door skins damaged no sharp edges

Pass 26 Sep 2008 130,933 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 123,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 109,546 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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R223 OAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R223 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 R223 OAD registered?

R223 OAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R223 OAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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