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R36 DBW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 DBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 147,066 miles

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

a strong smell of petrol at the osr but found no leakes

the engine is leaking oil

the ns and os sill have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

the nsr and nsr outer sill are corroded but not holed

the osf sill is corroded but not holed

the osr tyre is cracking on the side wall

the rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2012 146,832 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

a strong smell of petrol at the osr but found no leakes

the engine is leaking oil

the ns and os sill have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

the nsr and nsr outer sill are corroded but not holed

the osf sill is corroded but not holed

the osr tyre is cracking on the side wall

the rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 142,745 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 142,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge and outer sidewall damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 136,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 131,002 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 131,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake pulls up high

Pass 4 Aug 2008 124,537 miles

off side front tyre worn from edge

Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,038 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 102,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R36 DBW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R36 DBW, 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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R36 DBW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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