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R302 CAU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 CAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2024 90,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both o/s/r and n/s/r brakes (1.2.1 (c))

slight surface corrosion within all prescribed areas and components under vehicle / general

Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,744 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight surface corrosion within prescribed areas under vehicle / general

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,363 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,566 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,464 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 63,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,563 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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R302 CAU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R302 CAU, 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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R302 CAU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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