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R37 DBW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,444 mi
Last recorded80,444 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 DBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 80,444 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 79,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 71,655 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 May 2013 71,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,759 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 46,754 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brakes are slightley corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,496 miles

both front tires are starting to crack tread to sidewall areas

nearside front fog lamp unit stoneholed

nearside front seat belt is starting to fray on edge

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition, only just passed emmisions test

surface corrosion on all brake discs and underside of vehicle in general. all steel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,436 miles

both front tyres perished to excess in side walls

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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R37 DBW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R37 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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What year was R37 DBW registered?

R37 DBW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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