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1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,454 mi
Last recorded188,454 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 BTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 188,454 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 178,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 167,379 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front lower slam panel corroded and holed

nearside headlamp loose but still secure

offside headlamp loose but still secure

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 167,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front lower slam panel corroded and holed

nearside headlamp loose but still secure

offside headlamp loose but still secure

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 158,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 147,946 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,218 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 140,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,229 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all alloy wheels have surface corrosion

all headlamp reflectors corroded but not affecting beam pattern

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

o/s lnner main beam headlamp dim

rear brake hose ferrels surface corrosion

suspension conponents corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 104,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs have surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Nov 2006 103,487 miles

brake servo corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2005 102,110 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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R397 BTC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R397 BTC, 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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R397 BTC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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