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R448 MGT

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,805 mi
Last recorded128,805 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 MGT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 128,805 miles

Corrosion to Offside Rear Quarter Panel

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 125,319 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake Discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR OVER AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING RUBBER BUSHING

Fail 25 Sep 2015 119,032 miles

Registration plate lamp not working O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S REAR OUTER/END SILL (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR OVER AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING RUBBER BUSHING

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,264 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,564 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge and tread depth getting low

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 104,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 100,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 100,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 92,612 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 92,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front anti roll bar link upper and lower bushes slightly worn

Offside front wheel a little tight to rotate

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,312 miles

fuel filler neck very rusty.

Fail 15 Dec 2006 84,110 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 84,110 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 78,177 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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R448 MGT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R448 MGT, 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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R448 MGT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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