MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
front brake pipes are slightly corroded
front lower balljoint nut has no securing device
fuel filler overflow pipe is adrift from filler
o/s/f jacking box section is holed and corroded but is not a structural point
o/s/f lower balljoint has play in it close to excessive
rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
rear lamp clusters are black and reflectors are there but poor reflection
rear subframe has a partial layer where bolted to body which is corroded
steering rack mounting bushes have movement in them whilst rocking the steering
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes heavily undersealed
front to rear brake pipes getting rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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R248 USJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R248 USJ, 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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R248 USJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1998.
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