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R293 OPC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 OPC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 132,939 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 132,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,087 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2018 111,087 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 110,997 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersills (5.2.6)

engine check light on

front brake discs corroded and worn

number plate lights poorly secured

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

front brake pads worn to limit, need changing now

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,037 miles

both rear coil springs slight corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front washer partially blocked

oil level over filled

small oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,220 miles

front number plate cracked

os washer jet partially blocked

Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 31 May 2013 98,598 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 96,379 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2011 95,299 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2011 95,299 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 May 2010 91,239 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 91,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 82,573 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 82,573 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 74,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 67,891 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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R293 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R293 OPC, 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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R293 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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