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R409 JPF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,004 mi
Last recorded121,004 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 JPF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 120,879 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 120,612 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 103,295 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 103,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 103,005 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 92,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 81,057 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 130,670 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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R409 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R409 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 R409 JPF registered?

R409 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R409 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 JPF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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