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R282 JWC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,769 mi
Last recorded131,769 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 JWC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2014 131,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 122,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 122,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 111,265 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 111,172 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 100,893 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,932 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside rear tyre splitting in tread

rear heat shield loose

Fail 22 Feb 2010 93,931 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside rear tyre splitting in tread

rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,244 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 92,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,108 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 68,107 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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R282 JWC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R282 JWC, 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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R282 JWC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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