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R414 EBA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,400 mi
Last recorded115,400 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 EBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,400 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

this vehicle had harness type belts fitted to front seats;along with standard manufacture;seat belts ,recomend standard belts be used.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 115,397 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

this vehicle had harness type belts fitted to front seats;along with standard manufacture;seat belts ,recomend standard belts be used.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 112,601 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 112,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

exessive handbrake travel

Pass 13 Feb 2010 108,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 101,666 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 101,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 93,796 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,887 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner

front brake pads wearing thin

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres scrubed

Pass 16 May 2006 84,180 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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R414 EBA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R414 EBA, 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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R414 EBA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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