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R401 HJO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,942 mi
Last recorded142,942 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 HJO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 142,942 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 142,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 142,659 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 142,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 142,087 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel binding slight;y

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 141,789 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 140,269 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 140,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 136,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 131,691 miles

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

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

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2011 128,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades deteriating.

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter insecure.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

severe oil leak on engine.

slight play offside front steering.

Pass 28 May 2010 114,798 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 114,718 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 100,407 miles

rear silencer deteriorating.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 100,407 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 93,655 miles

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

near side rear number plate light dull inoperation

outer sills plastic skirts fitted

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2007 87,144 miles

both front antiroll bar link bushes slight movement

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2006 85,085 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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R401 HJO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R401 HJO, 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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R401 HJO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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