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R458 NEC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,181 mi
Last recorded133,181 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 NEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 133,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 133,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear brake hose rubbing on inner wing slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2010 123,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 122,432 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 122,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2008 121,803 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 112,594 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 112,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaks on engine and rear diff

Pass 21 Jul 2006 98,867 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 98,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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R458 NEC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R458 NEC, 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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R458 NEC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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