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R413 GYG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,098 mi
Last recorded95,098 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 GYG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,098 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2012 95,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2011 77,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,498 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,645 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 49,645 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 40,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres fronts wear on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,686 miles

tyres fronts wear on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,239 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 34,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering wheel grip loose . tyre seize 195/60/15 h

Pass 11 Oct 2005 29,604 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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R413 GYG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R413 GYG, 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 R413 GYG registered?

R413 GYG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R413 GYG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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