MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres badly worn on egdges
offside washer jet leak
stone chips windscreen
Centre Front 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)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
both front tyres badly worn on egdges
offside washer jet leak
stone chips windscreen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front inner constant velecity gaitor split
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front inner constant velecity gaitor split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
unable to test the wheel bearings due to 4wd system,sill covers fitted,rear silencer rusty
unable to test the wheel bearings due to 4wd system,sill covers fitted,rear silencer rusty
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
frojnt tyre worn badly on inner edges
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R408 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R408 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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What year was R408 JPF registered?
R408 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R408 JPF safe to buy?
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