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R277 UGC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,821 mi
Last recorded33,821 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 UGC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 33,821 miles

brake discs pitted and corroded

exhaust noisy

nearside front bumper loose

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,136 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 28,131 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,211 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 27,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front and offside front brake discs rotating in the wrong directions

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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R277 UGC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R277 UGC, 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 R277 UGC registered?

R277 UGC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R277 UGC safe to buy?

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