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R464 EHP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,381 mi
Last recorded169,381 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 EHP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 169,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 164,695 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 164,688 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 160,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sill Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sill Corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 153,980 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sills Covered

Pass 23 Mar 2017 144,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 141,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 139,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 139,412 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 133,344 miles

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

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

borh rear of outer sills starting to corrode

offside inner C/V boot deteriorating

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2012 133,344 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

borh rear of outer sills starting to corrode

offside inner C/V boot deteriorating

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2011 133,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 125,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 113,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 100,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,738 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 79,135 miles

n/s steering rack mount worn

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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R464 EHP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R464 EHP, 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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R464 EHP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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