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R402 PHG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,399 mi
Last recorded85,399 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 PHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 85,399 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 83,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 83,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,436 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 82,436 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 80,823 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 80,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 29 May 2008 78,494 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 66,294 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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R402 PHG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R402 PHG, 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 R402 PHG registered?

R402 PHG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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