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R433 USP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,928 mi
Last recorded157,928 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 USP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 157,928 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 157,926 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 143,142 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 135,616 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 135,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 123,640 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 104,202 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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R433 USP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R433 USP, 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 R433 USP registered?

R433 USP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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