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R338 RHP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,966 mi
Last recorded26,966 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 RHP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 26,966 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 26,962 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,869 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 26,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 26,313 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 May 2016 26,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 25,527 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,939 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,460 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 24,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 23,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 21,532 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 29 May 2009 21,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,029 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 21,012 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 19,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2006
Fail 31 May 2006 18,278 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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R338 RHP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R338 RHP, 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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R338 RHP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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