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R307 BUX

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,873 mi
Last recorded183,873 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 BUX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 183,873 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 171,916 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 171,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Apr 2011 158,242 miles

tyres showing surface cracks

Fail 7 Apr 2011 158,242 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres showing surface cracks

Pass 3 Mar 2010 147,064 miles

nearside rear antirollbar linkage rubber bush slight play

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside steering rack drumstick slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2009 132,610 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

slight play in steering rack universal joint

Pass 27 Feb 2008 118,214 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 118,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 106,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 92,311 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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R307 BUX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R307 BUX, 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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R307 BUX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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