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R288 PHY

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 PHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 138,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust syster deterated.

reverseing lights inop

Fail 26 Feb 2016 138,023 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

registration plate faded both (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust syster deterated.

reverseing lights inop

Fail 3 Nov 2015 137,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth THROUGH TO METAL (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

EXHAUST GETTING CORRODED & WEAKENED ON FLANGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 30 Aug 2014 128,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 122,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes run into vehicle body

Fail 19 Jul 2013 122,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes run into vehicle body

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 96,950 miles

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

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

crack in corner of windscreen not in swept area

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 78,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,967 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,360 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R288 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R288 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R288 PHY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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