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R491 NUD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,842 mi
Last recorded98,842 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 NUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 98,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and both rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

o/s mirror has a film over it but view still ok

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 30 May 2012 98,827 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and both rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

o/s mirror has a film over it but view still ok

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2011 90,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seats folded down

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 10 Feb 2011 90,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seats folded down

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 8 Feb 2010 89,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 89,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,046 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 87,035 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 85,204 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 85,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 82,367 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 NUD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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