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R41 MDF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,879 mi
Last recorded140,879 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 MDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 140,879 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 135,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,255 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 123,785 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jul 2014 123,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension bushes perished

proformance exhaust fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,478 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 114,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 107,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 89,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,479 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 83,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R41 MDF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R41 MDF, 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 R41 MDF registered?

R41 MDF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R41 MDF safe to buy?

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