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R31 DWL

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,736 mi
Last recorded105,736 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 DWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,736 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 106,736 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 105,736 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 105,736 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,800 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 105,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 106,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 93,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 85,466 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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R31 DWL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R31 DWL, 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 R31 DWL registered?

R31 DWL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is R31 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 DWL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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