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R227 YWF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

154,574 mi
Last recorded154,574 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 YWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 154,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sill corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 153,846 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2023 151,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 147,362 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 147,332 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ADVANCED CORROSION TO UNDER BODY

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 146,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 146,439 miles

All suspension bushes perishing

Underside suspension components rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2020 146,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension bushes perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2019 145,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 144,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 142,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 142,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 131,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 125,121 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 125,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 123,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 121,655 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 120,854 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 119,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 115,542 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 112,892 miles

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar bushes.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 107,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 104,039 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 104,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2006 98,159 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

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 YWF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R227 YWF, 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 YWF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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