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R446 ORB

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,811 mi
Last recorded128,811 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 ORB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 128,811 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 128,797 miles

Exhaust Loud

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 122,935 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle Took 6 Attempts To Pass Emissions Test

Fail 11 Feb 2017 122,935 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle Took 6 Attempts To Pass Emissions Test

Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,452 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 117,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 116,195 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 116,195 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 113,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 113,712 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 105,505 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 94,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 94,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 94,012 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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R446 ORB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R446 ORB, 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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R446 ORB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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