MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front jacking point corroded.
Nearside Rear arch corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
floors slightly corroded.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
floors slightly corroded.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front lights slight blue
nearside wiper worn
Brake discs lipped.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Front tyres wearing on edges.
Front wiper blades starting to split.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside number plate light lense damaged.
Nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear tyres inside tyre wear.
Various underbody surface corrosion.
Brake discs lipped.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Front tyres wearing on edges.
Front wiper blades starting to split.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside number plate light lense damaged.
Nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear tyres inside tyre wear.
Various underbody surface corrosion.
Advise washer bottle top-up,weak operation.
Advise wheels removed brake inspection.
Chips in front windscreen.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear number plate light lenes damaged.
Nearside rear tyre low tread.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front tyres inside tyre wear.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advise washer bottle top-up,weak operation.
Advise wheels removed brake inspection.
Chips in front windscreen.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear number plate light lenes damaged.
Nearside rear tyre low tread.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front tyres inside tyre wear.
advise rear coil springs getting corroded
advise rear tyres worn/wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
all coil springs slightly corroded
strongly advise cleaning under all wheel arches
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all coil springs slightly corroded
strongly advise cleaning under all wheel arches
Damage to sidewalls of tyres.
Engine undertray fitted.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake pedal rubber split.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Condensation in O/S/R light cluster.
Damage to sidewalls of tyres.
Engine undertray fitted.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F headlamp unit becomes insecure when adjusting beam image.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake pedal rubber split.
Water in spare wheel recess.
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
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R481 GCL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R481 GCL, 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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R481 GCL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 1998.
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