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R270 EAR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,785 mi
Last recorded128,785 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 EAR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 110,115 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 108,258 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,843 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places (may need replacing soon)

front discs corroding

tested in wet

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,475 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,605 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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R270 EAR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R270 EAR, 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 R270 EAR registered?

R270 EAR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R270 EAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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