MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,469 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
check engine light illuminated on dash
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
check engine light illuminated on dash
All coil springs on vehicle corroded
Engine man light illuminated
Foot brake anti-slip rubber worn
O/s/f back plate corroded
Unable to rotate road wheels due to transmisson arrangement
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All coil springs on vehicle corroded
Engine man light illuminated
Foot brake anti-slip rubber worn
O/s/f back plate corroded
Unable to rotate road wheels due to transmisson arrangement
All coil springs on vehicle corroded
Both rear tyres cracking / irregular tread wear
Engine man light illuminated
Foot brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
O/s/f washers not working but enough liquid from n/s getting to windscreen
Rear bumper insecure
Slight movement in all vehicle anti-roll bar links
Unable to clearly inspect condition of o/s/f inner brake pad. Brake pad appears to be wearing thin
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs wear
n/s & o/s front anti roll bar link rods wear
n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar link rods wear
n/s & o/s rear lower front suspension arm outer bushes wear
o/s & n/s front shock absorbsers damp
o/s & n/s front tyres bald shoulders
rear exhaust silencer rusty
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
front brake discs wear
n/s & o/s front anti roll bar link rods wear
n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar link rods wear
n/s & o/s rear lower front suspension arm outer bushes wear
o/s & n/s front shock absorbsers damp
o/s & n/s front tyres bald shoulders
rear exhaust silencer rusty
front brake discs slightly worn
n/s & o/s front anti roll bar link rods wear
n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar link rods wear
n/s & o/s rear coil springs/shock absorbers rusty
n/s & o/s rear suspension front stabilizer arms bushes wear/splitting
power steering rack slightly damp
rear exhaust silencer rusty
exhaust tail box rusty
slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust tail box rusty
slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle
both front anti roll bar link rods worn
exhaust tail box rusty
rear coil springs rusty
adviseries as original mot
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust tail box outer skin corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r tyre 4mm
rear coil springs rusty
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R491 ATR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R491 ATR, 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 R491 ATR registered?
R491 ATR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R491 ATR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R491 ATR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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