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R340 XBV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 XBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 76,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,664 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,425 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,423 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 75,376 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel lines. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2019 74,333 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,464 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 73,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,624 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 71,082 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 70,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 70,105 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 70,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 67,240 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 67,240 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 64,532 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 64,532 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,549 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,272 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R340 XBV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R340 XBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R340 XBV registered?

R340 XBV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R340 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 XBV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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