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R488 YBU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,085 mi
Last recorded131,085 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 YBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2015 131,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 142,774 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 11,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 87,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,631 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 69,894 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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R488 YBU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R488 YBU, 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 R488 YBU registered?

R488 YBU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R488 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 YBU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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