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R227 YWA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,854 mi
Last recorded110,854 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 YWA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 110,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,709 miles

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)

air bag warning light on

tow bar electrics insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,709 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

air bag warning light on

tow bar electrics insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,957 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,605 miles

Battery insecure

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

tow ball removed, and wiring sockets repositioned for purpose of retest.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 104,605 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 104,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 103,786 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 102,105 miles

n/s headlamp washer jet broken

Fail 22 Dec 2005 102,105 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s headlamp washer jet broken

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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R227 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R227 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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R227 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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