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R432 UET

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,930 mi
Last recorded129,930 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 UET
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 129,930 miles

Slight leak from steering rack gaiter

Slight oil leak engine

Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,828 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,014 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs rusty

unable to check condition of rear brake pads

Fail 14 Sep 2021 105,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak from engine

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs rusty

unable to check condition of rear brake pads

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,945 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Unable to check condition of rear brake pads

underside of car rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,945 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bad oil leak from engine

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Unable to check condition of rear brake pads

underside of car rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2019 93,854 miles

front brake pads low

passangers door mirror broken

slight oil leak from engine

unable to check rear brake pads

underside of car rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,612 miles

front brake discs wearing

slight wear nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking from side walls

Fail 8 Jun 2016 88,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking from side walls

Pass 27 May 2015 87,244 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking inner and outer.

Fail 27 May 2015 87,244 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre slight cracking inner and outer.

Pass 2 May 2014 86,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,037 miles

slight cracks in n/s front tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,091 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,091 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 3,459 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 73,459 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,802 miles

brake pedel rubber split

drivers mirror insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,892 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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R432 UET is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R432 UET, 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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R432 UET is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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