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R408 JPF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,759 mi
Last recorded163,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 JPF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 163,759 miles

both front tyres badly worn on egdges

offside washer jet leak

stone chips windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2012 163,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 158,418 miles

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

nearside front inner constant velecity gaitor split

Fail 8 Apr 2011 158,418 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 149,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 149,274 miles

unable to test the wheel bearings due to 4wd system,sill covers fitted,rear silencer rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2009 141,342 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 141,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 133,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 123,738 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 123,734 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 113,913 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 113,913 miles

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.

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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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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R408 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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