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R469 AOE

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,974 mi
Last recorded205,974 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 205,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 204,778 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 204,769 miles

Emissions not tested due to cat not fitted (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 204,041 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 204,035 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 203,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 202,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 199,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 199,991 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 191,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,469 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 117,348 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 109,206 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 109,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 107,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 100,535 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 100,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 95,520 miles

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

SLIGHT BLOW TO MIDDLE JOINT OF EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Pass 11 May 2006 84,904 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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R469 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R469 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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R469 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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