MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,181 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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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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