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R407 VOF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,655 mi
Last recorded116,655 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 VOF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,655 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f side light lens cover has slight/minor damage,ok at test.

n/s/f steering rack has slight/minor play,ok at test.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 116,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f side light lens cover has slight/minor damage,ok at test.

n/s/f steering rack has slight/minor play,ok at test.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 109,815 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light is on.

slight/minor play on n/s steering rack,ok at test.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 102,170 miles

Engine warning light is on.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 95,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 89,448 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 89,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 81,216 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 73,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front bumper

damage to windscreen

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre perrished

oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,545 miles

damage to front bumper

damage to windscreen

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre perrished

oil leaks

Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,664 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 64,664 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,968 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,277 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 50,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R407 VOF, 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 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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