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R466 AOE

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 93,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 89,164 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter in poor condition

Welding repairs to underside

Pass 14 Jul 2018 88,607 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all tyre valve stems slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pedal anti slip rubber beginning to wear through

slight corrosion to both sills, plastic trims covering majority of sills not allowing full inspection

tyres fitted to front axle are of a different size to those fitted to the rear axle

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,015 miles

Both side rear metal panels by boot area corroded

Cannot check body sill fully as covered with plastic trims

Front lower metal panel under radiator is corroded

Nearside front back plate badly corroded

Nearside front tyre has inner tread wear

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside front bake plate missing

Offside front inner wheel arch panel corroded

Slight blue smoke from exhaust

Under side of vehicle is badly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 85,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (in block connector of 4) has been chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both side rear metal panels by boot area corroded

Cannot check body sill fully as covered with plastic trims

Front lower metal panel under radiator is corroded

Nearside front back plate badly corroded

Nearside front tyre has inner tread wear

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside front bake plate missing

Offside front inner wheel arch panel corroded

Slight blue smoke from exhaust

Under side of vehicle is badly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,928 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,391 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,391 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 77,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp beam patterns poor.

Horn note weak.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter split.

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges. Advise replacement.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge.

Rear brake discs heavily pitted.

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Various rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,311 miles

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

n/s bottom ball joint gaitor split

Fail 12 Oct 2009 71,244 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

n/s bottom ball joint gaitor split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,147 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 65,147 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,121 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 60,048 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,084 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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R466 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White 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 R466 AOE, 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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R466 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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