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R431 XKR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,975 mi
Last recorded100,975 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 XKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2012 100,975 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres have cuts in tread

n/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,975 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres have cuts in tread

n/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 3 Sep 2012 100,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

beam kick up stickers n/s & o/s

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,975 miles

beam kick up stickers n/s & o/s

Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,839 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 96,839 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,890 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,886 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,208 miles

n/s/f tyre has gouge but no cords exposed

Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,757 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 84,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,270 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,494 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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R431 XKR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R431 XKR, 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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R431 XKR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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