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R481 OOK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,953 mi
Last recorded145,953 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 OOK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 145,953 miles

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

under body corrission

Fail 20 Aug 2013 145,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

under body corrission

Pass 9 Feb 2012 140,636 miles

o/s/f chassis out rigger corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 133,839 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 133,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 126,789 miles

air bag light illuminated

both outer sills suspect corrosion under sill skirts

rear brake pipes in very poor condition require replacment

Fail 19 Jan 2010 126,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

air bag light illuminated

both outer sills suspect corrosion under sill skirts

rear brake pipes in very poor condition require replacment

Pass 6 Jan 2009 120,480 miles

n/s/front tyre on legal limits

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

washer fluid low

Pass 21 Dec 2007 112,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 107,126 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 99,960 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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R481 OOK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R481 OOK, 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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What year was R481 OOK registered?

R481 OOK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R481 OOK safe to buy?

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