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R453 AWE

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,958 mi
Last recorded138,958 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 AWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2015 138,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 138,958 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 138,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 137,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 133,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 127,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 120,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 114,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 106,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 98,691 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R453 AWE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R453 AWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R453 AWE registered?

R453 AWE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 9 May 1998.

Is R453 AWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 AWE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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