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R37 RSO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,196 mi
Last recorded57,196 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 RSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 57,196 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,575 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 55,773 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 54,586 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,560 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,780 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,183 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs corrsion

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,090 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 49,088 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,898 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 42,898 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,185 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,931 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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R37 RSO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R37 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

R37 RSO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R37 RSO safe to buy?

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