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R235 YWF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,377 mi
Last recorded104,377 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 YWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 104,377 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 91,881 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake flexi hose fixings loose to strut

Fail 1 May 2014 91,862 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake flexi hose fixings loose to strut

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,714 miles

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

offside front brake draging slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,036 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,583 miles

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

offside front wheel draging slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,583 miles

offside front wheel draging slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,012 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,114 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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R235 YWF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R235 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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R235 YWF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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