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R301 KFG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,713 mi
Last recorded150,713 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 KFG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 150,713 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 150,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wipers going hard

Pass 30 May 2012 148,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

emission only just passed

Pass 21 Mar 2011 145,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly deteriorated

emissions carbon monoxide content at fast idle only just met the limits

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 19 Apr 2010 143,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 137,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 130,769 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 130,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 126,756 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 126,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R301 KFG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R301 KFG, 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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R301 KFG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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