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R487 UKV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,039 mi
Last recorded165,039 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 UKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 165,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats missing at time of test

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 162,857 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 140,662 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 20 Nov 2015 140,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 135,028 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 132,959 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 127,130 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded/Worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 127,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake Discs Corroded/Worn

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

Front Tyre Pressures Low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,006 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 117,004 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 111,337 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 107,195 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 107,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R487 UKV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R487 UKV, 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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R487 UKV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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