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R290 BAK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,881 mi
Last recorded78,881 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 BAK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,881 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear cradle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,867 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under vehicle corroded

front and rear suspension and brake components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,861 miles

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 78,861 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,861 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 78,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,861 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,861 miles

EML on

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,861 miles

EML On

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 78,861 miles

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

EML On

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,571 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s dipped beam on 2% minimum limit

n/s/r tyre tread low at edges

Fail 25 Nov 2009 69,631 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,356 miles

nails in n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2007 62,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,286 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 46,286 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PARK BRAKE GRINDING / METAL NOISE

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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R290 BAK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R290 BAK, 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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R290 BAK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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