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R250 FJO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,828 mi
Last recorded147,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 FJO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 147,828 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubber worn

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Slight movement in all four anti-roll bar links

Slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Fail 27 Jul 2010 147,751 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake and clutch pedal rubber worn

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Slight movement in all four anti-roll bar links

Slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Pass 15 Jul 2009 135,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 121,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 107,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 83,673 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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R250 FJO 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 85.7%.

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 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 R250 FJO, 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 R250 FJO registered?

R250 FJO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R250 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 FJO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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