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R466 OAN

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,778 mi
Last recorded91,778 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 OAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,778 miles

Rear number-plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,048 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 90,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill jacking point holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill jacking point holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,397 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 90,397 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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,614 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,572 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,474 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,563 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake disc's starting to rust

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,314 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC PLATES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL BRAKE END FERRULES CORRODED

ALL FOUR ROAD TYRE TREADS LOW 2.0 /3.0 mm

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,081 miles

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION STARTED

Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,823 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,832 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 76,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,371 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 67,987 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 OAN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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