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R271 OPC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,470 mi
Last recorded124,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 OPC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 124,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 123,653 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2024 123,351 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 123,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2011 123,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 119,163 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 119,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 112,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 105,226 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 98,478 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 81,590 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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R271 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R271 OPC, 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 R271 OPC registered?

R271 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R271 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 OPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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