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R35 AKR

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,840 mi
Last recorded200,840 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 AKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 200,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 193,788 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 193,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 189,031 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 179,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 179,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 168,958 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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R35 AKR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R35 AKR, 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 R35 AKR registered?

R35 AKR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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