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R298 TNN

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,031 mi
Last recorded184,031 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 TNN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2017 184,031 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear n/s & o/s wheel aches bubbling with corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2015 175,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 175,104 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 165,580 miles

repair to rear sus tops seam sound but heavely undersealed

Fail 16 Jan 2014 165,575 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 153,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 140,304 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 127,523 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,229 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 92,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 82,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,868 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 TNN 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 76.9%.

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 TNN, 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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R298 TNN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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