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R276 UWJ

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,518 mi
Last recorded66,518 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 UWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,518 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,433 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,458 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 64,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,838 miles

full exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,842 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,773 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,190 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,417 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,481 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,779 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,720 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 41,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 37,423 miles

nearside front tyre damaged(cut in tread)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 37,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre damaged(cut in tread)

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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R276 UWJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R276 UWJ, 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 R276 UWJ registered?

R276 UWJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R276 UWJ shows 21 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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