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R298 HBA

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,323 mi
Last recorded78,323 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 HBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,323 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,165 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,584 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,179 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,365 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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R298 HBA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R298 HBA, 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 R298 HBA registered?

R298 HBA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R298 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 HBA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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