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R482 OAN

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 OAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 140,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 127,152 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 113,045 miles

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

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

near side front tyre damaged on outer side wall but not to cords

Pass 17 Jul 2007 105,530 miles

slight travel in handbrake

front discs getting thin

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 12 Jul 2006 92,149 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 92,149 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 83,005 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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R482 OAN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R482 OAN, 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 R482 OAN registered?

R482 OAN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R482 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 OAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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