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R451 YJU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,282 mi
Last recorded87,282 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 YJU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,282 miles

both rear tyres on limit

unable to find engine code as imported vehicle non cat test carried out

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,526 miles

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

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres nearing tread limit

Fail 10 Apr 2014 77,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres nearing tread limit

Pass 13 Apr 2013 70,685 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,676 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,988 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,728 miles

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

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

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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R451 YJU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R451 YJU, 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 R451 YJU registered?

R451 YJU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R451 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 YJU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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