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R45 END

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,885 mi
Last recorded107,885 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 END
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery loose

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 103,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear incorrectly seated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Fog lamp not working

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Various rubber suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Fail 20 Jan 2016 99,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Fog lamp not working

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Various rubber suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,123 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 96,123 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat cover insecure

exhaust rusting

front and rear suspension rusting

Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat cover insecure

exhaust rusting

front and rear suspension rusting

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhuast sections corroding.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhuast sections corroding.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,991 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 700,074 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on rear inner and outer sills

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,061 miles

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

slight corrosion on rear inner and outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,609 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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R45 END is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R45 END, 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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R45 END is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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