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R479 EAD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,119 mi
Last recorded132,119 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 EAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,785 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 129,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 129,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 126,699 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 120,344 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 116,228 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,747 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,288 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 104,288 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all seat have been removed apart from drivers seat

Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all seat have been removed apart from drivers seat

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,252 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 84,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,580 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,577 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,003 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,467 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 48,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,675 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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R479 EAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R479 EAD, 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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R479 EAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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