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R488 EDV

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,433 mi
Last recorded87,433 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 EDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,242 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 83,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,795 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,795 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R488 EDV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R488 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R488 EDV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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