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R460 STA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,696 mi
Last recorded169,696 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 STA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 169,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 169,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 160,045 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 150,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 148,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 145,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 140,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 135,057 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 127,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 127,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 125,871 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 112,121 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 111,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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R460 STA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R460 STA, 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 R460 STA registered?

R460 STA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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