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R266 KUD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 KUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022
Fail 10 Feb 2022

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))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021
Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,940 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 127,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 122,887 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 122,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 117,142 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining flange corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jack point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jack point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,165 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,797 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 102,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,627 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 100,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 100,620 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,746 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipes to side of fuel tank corroded-- renewal advised

Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,318 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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R266 KUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R266 KUD, 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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R266 KUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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