MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust tailbox in poor condition
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust tailbox in poor condition
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake discs slight rust present..
vehicle has plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels..
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
vehicle has plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels..
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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R279 EAR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R279 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 R279 EAR registered?
R279 EAR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 1998.
Is R279 EAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R279 EAR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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