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R42 JWT

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,876 mi
Last recorded69,876 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 JWT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,876 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,876 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system badly deteriorated,cracked,close to failure

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracking in treads but 2.5mm at measurable points

offside front tyre cracking in treads but 3mm at measurable points

Fail 5 Jun 2013 62,320 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracking in treads but 2.5mm at measurable points

offside front tyre cracking in treads but 3mm at measurable points

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,164 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,852 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 52,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,852 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,598 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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R42 JWT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R42 JWT, 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 R42 JWT registered?

R42 JWT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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