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R469 YBU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,042 mi
Last recorded156,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 YBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 156,042 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear from junction to rear flexi - marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested Over heating / water loss (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill - marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill - marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both - WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (8.2.3)

Centre brake light in-op

OS Front back plate corroded

Oil & Water loss

Rear fuel lines badly corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 153,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 149,791 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 135,858 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 135,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

unable to properly inspect all of outter sills due to plastic side skirts fitted but excessive corrosion was found on rear parts that wasnt covered

Pass 31 Jul 2013 126,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 120,538 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 120,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 112,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,182 miles

accident damage repairs to front cross member

front coil springs lowered

general corrosion starting through out vehicle

Pass 7 May 2008 100,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2007 84,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,373 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 YBU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R469 YBU, 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 YBU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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