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R491 ATR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 ATR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,469 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 108,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 106,653 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 106,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,729 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,558 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 93,645 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 93,642 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,944 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 91,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,963 miles

exhaust tail box rusty

slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle

Fail 6 Jan 2009 84,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,971 miles

both front anti roll bar link rods worn

exhaust tail box rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,127 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 9 Jan 2007 77,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 70,883 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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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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R491 ATR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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