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R39 HTC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,266 mi
Last recorded68,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 HTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,266 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 68,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 63,049 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,361 miles

boot struts defective

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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R39 HTC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R39 HTC, 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 R39 HTC registered?

R39 HTC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R39 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 HTC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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