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R256 OYS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,547 mi
Last recorded102,547 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 OYS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 102,547 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,850 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 99,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 94,067 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 94,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 88,044 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 88,044 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 84,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 84,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 79,167 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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R256 OYS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R256 OYS, 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 R256 OYS registered?

R256 OYS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R256 OYS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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