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R407 JPF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

223,148 mi
Last recorded223,148 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 JPF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 223,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered /greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2024 218,803 miles

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 218,725 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside of turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 207,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED /COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 194,947 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Osf steering rack arm has play in it ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osr outer brake disc rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 192,801 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both steering rack inner joints have play in them ()

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 189,231 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr brake disc outer surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 189,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr brake disc outer surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 186,551 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Windscreen has stickers encroaching into swept area, but not yet excessive.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 179,325 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 175,147 miles

All tyres deteriorating

Nearside front tyre worn out on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn out on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 167,609 miles

All tyres starting to deterioate

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 161,012 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 154,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Dec 2014 154,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2013 148,845 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 143,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2012 139,715 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 134,835 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 130,900 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 125,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 118,277 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 108,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 101,994 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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R407 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R407 JPF, 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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R407 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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