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R437 OUS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,235 mi
Last recorded138,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 OUS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 138,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 137,681 miles

All four Aeroquip brake hoses not fitted correctly and are loose/rubbing on struts

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2022 137,647 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative does not operate n/s flashers (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb black (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure rear bolt loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake hoses not fitted correctly and rubbing on legs and sharp edges

Pass 25 Feb 2020 137,590 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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R437 OUS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R437 OUS, 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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R437 OUS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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