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R467 MWO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,188 mi
Last recorded144,188 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 MWO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 144,188 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 136,369 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE O,S POSITION LAMP

Fail 27 May 2014 136,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE O,S POSITION LAMP

Pass 23 May 2013 129,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 22 May 2013 129,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 21 May 2012 121,118 miles

EXHAUST DETERIATED

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

Pass 25 May 2011 112,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N,S,F TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,437 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 95,791 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level low

Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 82,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 75,662 miles

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

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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R467 MWO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R467 MWO, 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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R467 MWO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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