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R396 KFS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,051 mi
Last recorded79,051 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 KFS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 76,698 miles

Engine non original - manufactured 1991- emissioons tested to this date

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,698 miles

Engine non original - manufactured 1991- emissioons tested to this date

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,412 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,843 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 72,841 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 61,839 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 61,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,547 miles

Fuel filler neck severely corroded.

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

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

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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R396 KFS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R396 KFS, 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 R396 KFS registered?

R396 KFS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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