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R280 TRA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,867 mi
Last recorded103,867 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 TRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2008 103,867 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre tread depth 2.5-3mm

nearside rear tyre tread depth2.5-3mm

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 21 Dec 2007 97,211 miles

both front inner driveshaft gaiters cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread on inside edge

offside rear tyre 2mm tread on both edges

Pass 5 Jan 2007 87,215 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

catalyst rear flange corroding

centre exhaust rear flange corroding

rear silencer corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Silencer corroding

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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R280 TRA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R280 TRA, 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 R280 TRA registered?

R280 TRA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R280 TRA safe to buy?

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